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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Quakers Yard

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Quakers Yard

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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Quakers Yard

01:59

24.6km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.8 km for 679 m

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After 12.9 km for 76 m

Customers only

After 13.2 km for 739 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

772 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

1.36 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

11.8 km

Merthyr Rocks Blue Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is a cracking new trail, and said to be the most technical of Bike Park Wales' blue trails, which makes it perfect for riders thinking about moving up to red-rated runs.

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4

12.8 km

BikePark Wales Trail Centre

Highlight • Cafe

This is the central hub of Bike Park Wales, with the ticketing office where you can pick up your day pass (pedal up or uplift), a fantastic café, a bike …

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5

13.2 km

Willy Waver Trail (Blue)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is the second half of Willy Waver, a Bike Park Wales blue flow trail. It's a real confidence-booster of a trail, and delivers you perfectly back to the uplift shuttle start for your next lap.

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6

22.8 km

Pontygwaith lane Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Leads onto Pontygwaith bridge

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7

24.2 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.82 km

5.14 km

2.05 km

781 m

401 m

150 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.83 km

4.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

83 %

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Comments

June 11, 2022,The Gap, BPW along the top, back on the Trevithick.

This would be good afternoon out starting and finishing from Quakers Yard station.

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