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Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

Moderate

6

riders

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

02:30

40.6km

390m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.2 km for 115 m

Restricted: • Monday-Saturday: 6:00 AM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

Trevithick Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Name had to be hypened due to AI app in komoot changing the name

sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/trevithick-trail-merthyr-tydfil-to-abercynon

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2

23.4 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

24.0 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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4

24.9 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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5

25.1 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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B

40.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

7.23 km

6.06 km

2.12 km

364 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

10.3 km

3.92 km

2.00 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 25 June

24°C

15°C

14 %

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