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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Taff Bargoed Park River Walk loop from Abercynon

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Taff Bargoed Park River Walk loop from Abercynon

Hard

13

riders

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Taff Bargoed Park River Walk loop from Abercynon

03:17

49.3km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 64 m for 44 m

After 49.2 km for 44 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.37 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

4.74 km

Taff Trail Tramroad Section

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a section of the Taff Trail NCR8 that is unpaved and muddy. Long may this last as the trail has important industrial archeological history. You can still see …

Tip by

3

17.5 km

EC Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

Independent bike shop in Merthyr Tydfil, great service and got us out of a spot of bike related bother! 🙏🏼

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4

24.2 km

Pontsarn Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Good ride

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5

44.1 km

Taff Bargoed Park River Walk

Highlight • Cafe

The Jumbo Sausage and chips really nice.

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B

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

17.1 km

3.99 km

1.94 km

1.35 km

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

11.4 km

2.22 km

1.89 km

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 6 July

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