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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from Rhydyfelin

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from Rhydyfelin

Moderate

3.5

(2)

10

hikers

Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from Rhydyfelin

02:29

8.22km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camper Parking

1

2.89 km

The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rocking Stone or “Y Maen Chwyf” in Welsh is a glacial boulder dating back to the Ice Age. It was a focal point of the “Gathering of Bards” organised by stonemason Edward Williams in 1814.

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2

3.60 km

Longest Hike

Highlight • Trail

3

4.25 km

Moortop Climb

Highlight • Trail

Take the pain then enjoy coasting along the moortop 😍

Tip by

4

4.79 km

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

Highlight • Climb

The steepest part of the traject is situated at the outcome of the village (probability of meeting people along the road to encourage you is high). Almost at the top, …

Tip by

5

5.58 km

Cefn Eglwysilan Climb

Highlight • Climb

A climb of two halves, when climbing from the Abertridwr side. First part is gentle, with a slight kick towards the end, a brief moment of rest as you past …

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B

8.22 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.87 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

1.19 km

855 m

436 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 9 October

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12 %

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