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Rhondda and the Western ValleysBryngarw and the Llynfi River
The longer loop from the country park, following the river and climbing into the woods above with views over the valley.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi / 6 km
- Time
- 2 hr 5
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
A track follows the Llynfi from the park and climb into the woodland, returning by a loop. Undulating.
Worth knowing
- The Japanese garden and the formal grounds are the set pieces near the house.
- The riverside section links north towards the Garw and Llynfi valleys.
- Bluebells in the woods in late April.
What you’ll see
The Llynfi, mature woodland and formal gardens, and the valley above.
Background
Bryngarw House was a private estate until 1980 and its grounds were opened as a country park.