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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain Ash West

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

Bike touring routes & trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain Ash West

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

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

02:12

27.2km

380m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Steep Descent Near Stone Arch Bridge on Taff Trail

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Exiting the Western arm of the Taff trail to join up with the eastern unpaved side, you are met with a steep drop off down a service tunnel. Cute stone …

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2

14.2 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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14.5 km

Taff Trail

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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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4

15.1 km

Taff Trail Tramroad Section

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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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15.5 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

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6

16.0 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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7

16.2 km

River Taff Riverside Trail

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Along Taff River corridor are some hidden pockets of attractive riverside, with interesting remnants of old industry.

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8

22.6 km

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfect for your best summer bike

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.00 km

4.46 km

2.32 km

779 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.76 km

3.05 km

765 m

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