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Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park signpost loop from Hengoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park signpost loop from Hengoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park signpost loop from Hengoed

04:01

15.6km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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338 m

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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3.23 km

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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3.82 km

Willow Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

The willow tunnel is as you go round the pond

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7.75 km

Taff Bargoed Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Taff Bargoed country park is made from what used to be 3 coal mines: Deep Navigation (1879-1991), Taff Merthyr (1926-1993), and Trelewis (1954-1993).

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8.07 km

The Snack Ranch

Highlight • Restaurant

12.1 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

740 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

5.41 km

748 m

497 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

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Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park signpost loop from Hengoed

Hengoed Viaduct

Penallta Park signpost

Willow Tunnel

Taff Bargoed Country Park

The Snack Ranch

Penallta Park Bike Path

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