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Top Lake, Clydach Vale – Cambrian Colliery Memorial loop from Tonypandy

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Top Lake, Clydach Vale – Cambrian Colliery Memorial loop from Tonypandy

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5.0

(2)

28

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Top Lake, Clydach Vale – Cambrian Colliery Memorial loop from Tonypandy

01:30

5.38km

100m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

818 m

River View Near Wooden Platform

Highlight • River

2

830 m

Top Lake, Clydach Vale

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

1.62 km

Cambrian Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Cambrian Colliery was the site of two major mining disasters leading to major loss of life. This memorial is a tribute to those who lost their lives and a reminder of the terrible toll taken by this industry.

Tip by

4

1.79 km

Cambrian Miners Memorial

Highlight • Other

The mine cage at the memorial states it was used at Ty Tryst Colliery, Tredegar, where Aneurin Bevan M.P. once worked. (Founder of the National Health Service)

Tip by

5

3.39 km

Cwm Clydach Countryside Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

4.05 km

Cwm Clydach Countryside Park

Highlight • Lake

Cwm Clydach Countryside Park is an oasis of calm for wildlife with stunning views that has been created from the blackened scar of a coal mine.

Walking alongside the lakes …

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B

5.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

363 m

213 m

125 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

1.37 km

1.32 km

550 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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