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Aberfan Memorial Garden – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Aberfan

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Merthyr Tydfil

Aberfan Memorial Garden – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Aberfan

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Aberfan Memorial Garden – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Aberfan

02:12

8.29km

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: July 31, 2026

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Bus stop

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534 m

Aberfan Memorial Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.43 km

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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4.57 km

Pontygwaith Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.79 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

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Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

2.83 km

335 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

1.75 km

298 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

11°C

59 %

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