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Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

17

riders

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

01:55

31.1km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 119 m

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

3.80 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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3

4.72 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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4

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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5

5.66 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

Translated by Google •

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6

7.54 km

Woodland Canopy

Highlight • Forest

shaded area of woodland

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7

9.33 km

Aberfan & Bryntaf Cemetery and Aberfan Disaster Memorials

Highlight • Historical Site

Memorial Gardens of the 100+ school children who died primary school disaster on 21 October 1966 caused by coal landslide

Tip by

8

15.5 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.

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B

31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

9.31 km

5.02 km

1.86 km

1.72 km

208 m

150 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

3.66 km

1.63 km

964 m

161 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

70 %

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