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Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from University of South Wales Treforest Campus

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Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from University of South Wales Treforest Campus

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Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from University of South Wales Treforest Campus

02:29

8.21km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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2.88 km

The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rocking Stone or “Y Maen Chwyf” in Welsh is a glacial boulder dating back to the Ice Age. It was a focal point of the “Gathering of Bards” organised by stonemason Edward Williams in 1814.

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3.60 km

Longest Hike

Highlight • Trail

4.24 km

Moortop Climb

Highlight • Trail

Take the pain then enjoy coasting along the moortop 😍

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4.79 km

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

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The steepest part of the traject is situated at the outcome of the village (probability of meeting people along the road to encourage you is high). Almost at the top, …

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5.57 km

Cefn Eglwysilan Climb

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A climb of two halves, when climbing from the Abertridwr side. First part is gentle, with a slight kick towards the end, a brief moment of rest as you past …

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8.21 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.87 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.01 km

855 m

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

17°C

6 %

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Longest Hike – Cefn Eglwysilan Climb loop from University of South Wales Treforest Campus

The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle

Longest Hike

Moortop Climb

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

Cefn Eglwysilan Climb

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