Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks
A 1-day county Three Peaks challenge across Pen Garnbugail, Cefn Cil-Sanws, and Garn Ddu.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Merthyr Tydfil
Region guide
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil Principal area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Merthyr Tydfil mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Twyn Pwll Morlais (southern slopes)
Pen Garnbugail
Garn Ddu
Cefn Cil-Sanws
Twyn y Waun
Mynydd Aberdar
Mynydd Cilfach-yr-encil
Coed yr Hendre
Twyn Brynbychan
Morlais Hill
Cefn Merthyr
Goitre Coed
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks Route
Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks links Pen Garnbugail, Cefn Cil-Sanws, and Garn Ddu in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.
- Distance23.8 km
- DaysOne day
- High point477M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks route on the approach to Garn Ddu. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Merthyr Tydfil Three Peaks route on the approach to Pen Garnbugail. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.