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Pontsarn Viaduct

Pontsarn Viaduct

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Pontsarn Viaduct

Recommended by 28 hikers out of 29

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Merthyr Tydfil

13.6km

03:40

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Pant

5.80km

01:35

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Trefechan

6.29km

01:43

90m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

October 21, 2019

Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the Taf Fechan river. The viaduct has seven arches and is situated in a very picturesque landscape.

Zoe Evans

May 30, 2022

Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the Taf Fechan river. The viaduct has seven arches and is situated in a very picturesque landscape. Has loads of local history to explore along with a Stunning walk that runs up underneath the viaduct easy accessible to all fitness levels and ability board walk on some of the path.

FARID L

January 26, 2024

Opened in 1867, Pontsarn Viaduct plots a straight course across the Afon Taf Fechan, It comprises seven spans, with an overall reach of 152 yards. Built entirely in limestone.

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Merthyr Tydfil

2. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Pant

3. Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Trefechan

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