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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

01:08

10.6km

120m

Running

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.28 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Wheel o Drams is a sculpture constructed of connected coal mining drams, designed to represent the industrial history of the region. Known locally as ‘the Stargate', it serves as …

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2

2.31 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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3

2.38 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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4

2.54 km

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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5

5.44 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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6

6.03 km

Willow Tunnel

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The willow tunnel is as you go round the pond

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7

7.45 km

Stone Sculptures at Parc Penallta

Highlight • Monument

Sculpture at Parc Penallta top car park. Lovely position to see the sun set.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

1.55 km

649 m

371 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.73 km

2.38 km

642 m

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