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Giant's Bite – View of the Merthyr Valley loop from Abercynon

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Giant's Bite – View of the Merthyr Valley loop from Abercynon

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Giant's Bite – View of the Merthyr Valley loop from Abercynon

01:27

5.03km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.60 km

The Giant's Bite Quarry, Daren y Celyn

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"The Gap", popularly known as the "Giant's Bite" is a large quarry on the summit of Daren y Celyn (Holly Ridge). The quarry provided the stone for nearby Edwardsville viaducts. …

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2

2.85 km

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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3

3.54 km

View of the Merthyr Valley

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B

5.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.63 km

1.43 km

1.41 km

541 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

1.40 km

1.04 km

312 m

309 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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