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OSM map layer · LineString
51.60, -3.33 · rel 1539993
51.60, -3.33 · rel 1539993
Pontypridd Circular
A 15,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff.
Loop walk
start = finish · Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
15,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Water
2× monument
Cefn Eglwysilan
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Paddy's Well
Water ·
on the route
15,4 km
100%
Welsh Regimental War Memorial
monument ·
75 m off route
15,4 km
100%
Evan James and James James Statue
monument ·
344 m off route
15,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Pontypridd Circular is 15.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pontypridd Circular takes approximately 3h 51min to complete.
Yes, Pontypridd Circular is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Pontypridd Circular starts near coordinates 51.591, -3.321.
Pontypridd Circular is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.