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Merthyr Tydfil

Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Taff Trail Tramroad Section loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Taff Trail Tramroad Section loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Taff Trail Tramroad Section loop from Merthyr Tydfil

02:06

32.0km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.7 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.57 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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2

17.3 km

River Taff Riverside Trail

Highlight • Forest

Along Taff River corridor are some hidden pockets of attractive riverside, with interesting remnants of old industry.

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3

17.5 km

Quaker's Yard Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

One of IK Brunels many bridges. Still very much in use carrying the Merthyr to Barry valley lines passenger train.

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4

18.0 km

5

18.4 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 …

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6

19.0 km

Taff Trail

Highlight • Forest

Absolutely loved the Taff Trail and it's contrasting scenery, starting in the mountains and Reservoirs of the Brecon Beacons through the working towns of the valleys and into the urban …

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7

19.3 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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8

26.8 km

Halfords Merthyr Tydfil

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32.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

7.60 km

2.48 km

2.26 km

478 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

9.45 km

2.44 km

497 m

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Friday 26 June

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