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Mynydd Caerau routes: 4 ways to the top
Western ApproachHiking · 8km · 300 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from NantyffyllonEasy
This route takes you through lush forests and open moorland, suitable for beginners with a gradual ascent.
Caerau Ridge WalkHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from MaestegModerate
This scenic ridge walk offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, it is a moderate hike with some steep sections.
Eastern ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from CwmfelinGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble involves some hands-on sections and is ideal for those looking to try scrambling for the first time.
Southern ClimbScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from MaestegGrade 2 Scramble
A more challenging scramble with exposed sections, recommended for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mynydd Caerau today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mynydd Caerau each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 555m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mynydd Caerau each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:55
9h 54m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:49 and starts 16:05. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:59.
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About Mynydd Caerau
Mynydd Caerau is 555 m (1,822 ft) high with 90 m of prominence. It is in Neath to Chepstow, Wales. OS grid reference SS890944. It is the 5th highest of the 23 summits Peakify lists in Neath to Chepstow. The nearest summits are Werfa (2.2 km), Foel Trawsnant (5.1 km) and Craig y Llyn (8.8 km).
How high is Mynydd Caerau?
Mynydd Caerau is 555 metres high with 90 metres of prominence.
Where is Mynydd Caerau?
Mynydd Caerau is listed in Neath to Chepstow, Wales.
Are there routes for Mynydd Caerau?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mynydd Caerau, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Western Approach (8km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Mynydd Caerau today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Mynydd Caerau?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
