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Lake at Dare Valley Country Park – Tarren y Bwllfa loop from Cwmdare

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park – Tarren y Bwllfa loop from Cwmdare

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4.4

(7)

85

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Lake at Dare Valley Country Park – Tarren y Bwllfa loop from Cwmdare

01:46

5.75km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

538 m

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Dare Valley Country Park has a visitor centre and cafe, check opening times before relying on facilities.

The paths can be wet and boggy at times, and if you're following …

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2

2.73 km

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

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3

3.16 km

Tarren y Bwllfa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wow! Tarren y Bwllfa looms large over the valley below. It is one of Britain's most Southerly glacial cwms.

Stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the former industrial landscape nearby.

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4

3.24 km

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

Highlight • Climb

Climb well worth it for the views over Aberdare / Dare Valley Country Park

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5

3.36 km

Skyline Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

4.97 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

5.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

591 m

211 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 5 October

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12°C

36 %

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