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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Quakers Yard

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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Quakers Yard

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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Pontygwaith Bridge loop from Quakers Yard

03:04

11.6km

110m

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

764 m

Taff Trail Tramroad Section

Highlight • Cycleway

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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2

1.35 km

Taff Trail

Highlight • Forest

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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3

1.85 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

5.89 km

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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5

9.87 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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6

11.2 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

11.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

2.13 km

420 m

372 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

3.20 km

1.40 km

630 m

372 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 9 October

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14 %

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