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The mountains surrounding Cwmclydach are popular with walkers and cyclists. Our country park is a perfect starting point for anyone visiting the South Wales valleys with routes leading into the Ogwr, Afan and Rhondda valleys.

The countryside park is the perfect starting point for walkers, cyclists and nature spotters. Car parking facilities are available at the top lake, lakeside cafe and King George's Athletics Field.

Getting to Cwmclydach on public transport is also easy. Tonypandy bus station is one of the main transport hubs in RCT with buses traveling to/from Cardiff, Porthcawl, Aberdare and Pontypridd.

Cwmclydach is located near the Cardiff-Treherbert railway. We recommend alighting at Llwynypia station, located a stones throw away from Coleg Morgannwg, Gelligaled Park, Glyncornel Nature Reserve, Glamorgan Colliery and the famous Scotch Terraces.

Top Tip
Follow the great scenic route to Cwmclydach via Glyncornel
nature reserve or the famous Scotch Terraces.
 

Top Trails in Cwmclydach

Countryside Park Circular Trail

Distance - 5 km

Time - 30 mins to 2 hours

Suitable for - Walking & Cycling

Trail Features - Circular Route, Diverse natural habitat including water birds, butterflies, fish and birds of prey. Access on to the mountain forestry with routes leading to Rhondda Fawr, Cwmparc, Ogmore Vale (Celtic Trail) and Afan Forest Park.

Start/Finish Points - Lakeside Cafe, Upper Lake or Cwmclydach Community Development Centre.

The Route  - Majority of route follows the countryside park trail which varies in quality. Users should take care on uneven ground and when walking along the lakes, rivers and streams.

Cwmclydach Mountain Forestry Trail

Distance - 13.2 km

Time - 2 to 5 hours

Suitable for - Walking & Cycling

Trail Features - Circular Route, Public Transport Friendly, Panoramic views overlooking Cwmclydach, Rhondda Fawr & Cwmparc. Access to Ogmore Vale (Celtic Trail) and Afan Forest Park.

Start/Finish Points - Llwynypia or Ton Pentre train station, Glyncornel Nature Reserve, Clydach Vale Countryside Park.

The Route - Mixture of public right of way, hill track, forest track over remote upland and roads. Users should take care on the steep and uneven descents.

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