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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Abercynon

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Abercynon

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Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Abercynon

02:05

31.4km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 51 m

After 15.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.64 km

River Taff Riverside Trail

Highlight • Forest

Along Taff River corridor are some hidden pockets of attractive riverside, with interesting remnants of old industry.

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2

5.33 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

13.2 km

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4

25.5 km

Steep Descent Near Stone Arch Bridge on Taff Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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5

26.7 km

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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6

27.1 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

27.6 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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B

31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

6.58 km

3.53 km

2.24 km

452 m

309 m

235 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

5.99 km

3.41 km

1.38 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

19 %

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