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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain Ash West

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

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain Ash West

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

Moderate

2.0

(1)

16

riders

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

02:12

27.2km

380m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 27.0 km for 230 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.8 km

Steep Descent Near Stone Arch Bridge on Taff Trail

Highlight • Trail

Exiting the Western arm of the Taff trail to join up with the eastern unpaved side, you are met with a steep drop off down a service tunnel. Cute stone …

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2

14.2 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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3

14.5 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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4

15.1 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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5

15.5 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

16.0 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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7

16.2 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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8

22.6 km

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfect for your best summer bike

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B

27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.21 km

4.47 km

3.04 km

761 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.80 km

3.07 km

694 m

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Sunday 18 October

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