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Penallta Park signpost – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Pengam

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Penallta Park signpost – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Pengam

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5.0

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Penallta Park signpost – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Pengam

03:58

64.6km

710m

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: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.0 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.83 km

Penallta Park signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

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32.9 km

Taf Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The full route provides a fantastic mix of terrain and scenery😊

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34.3 km

Pontsarn Viaduct

Viewpoint

37.1 km

Cefn-coed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The Cefn-coed Viaduct is the third-largest viaduct in Wales. This huge, curved structure once carried the Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway and is now part of the Taff Trail, …

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41.2 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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51.1 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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51.7 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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52.6 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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52.8 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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64.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

23.5 km

2.84 km

1.87 km

1.76 km

287 m

113 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

14.9 km

2.00 km

708 m

666 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

13°C

41 %

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Penallta Park signpost – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Pengam

Penallta Park signpost

Taf Trail

Cefn-coed Viaduct

The Three Bridges, Merthyr Tydfil

Taff Trail

Taff Trail Tramroad Section

Quaker's Yard Viaduct

River Taff Riverside Trail

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