Carved Tree Face – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Nantgarw

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Taffs Well

Carved Tree Face – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Nantgarw

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Carved Tree Face – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Nantgarw

01:33

4.51km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

Trails Around The Garth

Highlight • Trail

2.31 km

View from Garth Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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2.92 km

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky, narrow, but very scenic, descent into the woods with some glorious views across the Taff Vale toward Nantgarw.

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3.45 km

Carved Tree Face

Highlight • Natural

This tree carving is masterful and the size of an adult. Its remote location imbues an aura of mysticism.

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3.69 km

Garth Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Its a steep uphill from Taffs Well direction. For an easier ascent aproach from Pentyrch direction. Be sure to take time though to visit "The Garth Pimple" (road cyclist will …

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3.84 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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4.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.45 km

304 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.36 km

383 m

250 m

Elevation

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Carved Tree Face – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Nantgarw

Trails Around The Garth

View from Garth Hill

View of Taff Vale and Nantgarw from Rocky Descent

Carved Tree Face

Garth Hill Climb

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

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