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South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

Moderate

30

runners

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

01:16

12.2km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 km

Willow Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

The willow tunnel is as you go round the pond

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2

3.14 km

Penallta Park signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

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3

6.04 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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4

6.04 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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5

6.28 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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6

6.30 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Wheel o Drams is a sculpture constructed of connected coal mining drams, designed to represent the industrial history of the region. Known locally as ‘the Stargate', it serves as …

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7

8.38 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

202 m

145 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

5.89 km

430 m

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Thursday 25 June

25°C

16°C

12 %

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