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Stage 2: Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil — Taff Trail

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Stage 2: Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil — Taff Trail

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May 5, 2022

Stage 2: Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil — Taff Trail

Hard

06:18

23.8km

3.8km/h

270m

170m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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792 m

The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rocking Stone or “Y Maen Chwyf” in Welsh is a glacial boulder dating back to the Ice Age. It was a focal point of the “Gathering of Bards” organised by stonemason Edward Williams in 1814.

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10.2 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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12.2 km

Pontygwaith Bridge spans the River Taff just above Quaker's Yard. It's a Grade II-listed stone bridge and really is exceptionally pretty, particularly in summer with the riverbanks are bursting with …

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16.2 km

Aberfan Memorial Garden

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This Garden of Remembrance marks one of the worst tragedies to occur in the country – the Aberfan Disaster. In 1966, 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives as …

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23.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.7 km

4.30 km

1.57 km

1.00 km

872 m

273 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

6.17 km

1.59 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

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Stage 2: Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil — Taff Trail

The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle

Quaker's Yard Viaduct

Pontygwaith Bridge

Aberfan Memorial Garden

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