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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

04:26

14.6km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.27 km

Gillies Trail Waterfall

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Gillies Trail and Waterfall in Caegarw, Mountain Ash.
Not many people are aware of the path that leads up to the mountain behind Caegarw and the impressive waterfall that is …

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4.25 km

Forest Path with Views of Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Vale, and Aberfan

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stunning views of Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan .

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5.35 km

Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point

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We walked miles. Up to the waterfall on Gillies trail, followed the path up onto the rocky and then to the trig point on Twyn Brynbychan, above the cynnon valleys. …

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Giant's Bite

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High above the A470 to the north of Quaker’s Yard, the Giant’s Bite is a dramatic gap in the skyline quarried from the ridge top at the former Cefn Glas …

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

5.62 km

1.03 km

668 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.46 km

586 m

473 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

28°C

17°C

38 %

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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

Gillies Trail Waterfall

Forest Path with Views of Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Vale, and Aberfan

Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point

Giant's Bite

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