River Taff from the Taff Trail – Barry Sidings Café loop from Aberdare
River Taff from the Taff Trail – Barry Sidings Café loop from Aberdare
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River Taff from the Taff Trail – Barry Sidings Café loop from Aberdare
02:47
46.3km
230m
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: October 15, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 46 m for 16 m
After 46.3 km for 16 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
842 m
Bradley's Coffee Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.
Great coffee and cakes.
Tip by
17.8 km
River Taff from the Taff Trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
20.0 km
Old Bridge, Pontypridd
Highlight • Historical Site
24.4 km
Barry Sidings Café
Highlight • Cafe
46.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.4 km
7.29 km
5.08 km
1.23 km
953 m
812 m
575 m
Surfaces
38.5 km
4.76 km
2.46 km
479 m
< 100 m
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4°C
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