Region guide

Torfaen

Torfaen Principal area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.

Torfaen mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Challenging

Torfaen Three Peaks Route

Torfaen Three Peaks links Cefn Coch, Blaen-y-cwm, and Mynydd Maen [Mynydd Twyn-glas] in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.

  • Distance23.5 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point571M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

Torfaen Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Torfaen Three Peaks route on the approach to Mynydd Maen [Mynydd Twyn-glas]. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

Route access point

Torfaen Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Torfaen Three Peaks route on the approach to Cefn Coch. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.