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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

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View of Rhondda Fawr Valley – Pen-Pych Waterfall loop from Blaencwm

03:17

10.8km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.31 km

Rocky Forest Bridleway

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This bridleway has suffered so much erosion on the southern portion, it's best avoided. The bottom (so northern) third is fine, but once you're in the trees the water has …

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2

6.62 km

View of Blaencwm and Rhondda Fawr

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Great views over Pen Pych and down into Rhondda Fawr

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3

8.74 km

View of Rhondda Fawr Valley

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On a clear day, from here you are rewarded with great views along the Rhondda Fawr valley

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4

9.22 km

View of the Pen Pych Waterfall

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5

9.49 km

Pen-Pych Waterfall

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Resembling something which should be found in Iceland, Pen Pych waterfall is a series of cascades which tumble over a sheer sided sedimentary rock face.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

4.00 km

444 m

234 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.23 km

1.56 km

444 m

234 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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