Another popular walk to South Wales, climbing Garth Hill (307m), Pentyrch Village and Garth Wood.

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Overview

Another popular walk to South Wales, climbing Garth Hill (307m), Pentyrch Village and Garth Wood.

One Welsh hill, no stiles. A Moderate hill but at a gentle pace. Bring walking poles if you have them.

Groupsave and Railcard Off Peak Day Return railfare £20.90.

Bring lunch and tea, late return.

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 11:13 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 277m / 909ft
Type:: circular

Low level alternative walk if weather is inclement.

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 14899 85101
Nearest postcode:: SN38 0AD
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet 09:30 Swindon Railway Station for 09:40 trains to Cardiff Central and Taffs Well, arrive 11:13.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 12499 83201
Nearest postcode:: CF15 7RN
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Start time:: 11:13 am

Taffs Well Railway Station

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