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

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

Hard

16

runners

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

03:14

31.0km

260m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.61 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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2

5.30 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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3

9.41 km

Aberfan Memorial and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

4

15.7 km

The Three Bridges, Merthyr Tydfil

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a nice stone bridge along the cyclepath just outside Merthyr Tydfil which makes a pretty spot to stop and take a picture.

Tip by

5

25.2 km

Pontygwaith Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Pontygwaith Bridge spans the River Taff just above Quaker's Yard. It's a Grade II-listed stone bridge and really is exceptionally pretty, particularly in summer with the riverbanks are bursting with …

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6

26.3 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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7

26.7 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

27.2 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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B

31.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

6.65 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

4.84 km

3.44 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

4°C

42 %

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