Walks and runs from Tongwynlais

Category Mid-distance

3 Fforests

This is a slight variation on the Fforest Fawr – Fforest Ganol walk, taking in a section of the Wenallt. You can expand that section as it is a good forest to explore, (and particularly pretty during bluebell season) so… Continue Reading →

Fforest Fawr – Fforest Ganol

This walk takes in a route up through Fforest Fawr, then crosses the road and zigzags back down through Fforest Ganol, before crossing back over and exiting through Fforest Fawr.Distance: 4.2Time: 1.5 hours (walking)Mid level strenuous (steady ascent at the… Continue Reading →

Fforest Fawr – Three Bears Cave

There are many variations to this walk, but the route takes in the sights of Fforest Fawr including many locations used in TV productions including Dr Who, Sherlock, Merlin, Casualty.Distance: 3.5 milesStrenuous: mild, steady climb at the startTeilo wag factor:… Continue Reading →

Castell Coch – Taff Trail

A fairly straightforward walk that starts with an incline, takes in Castell Coch, then heads out towards the Taff Trail, returning along this. It’s a decent running route as once you get that initial climb out of the way, it’s… Continue Reading →

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