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Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Dowlais

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Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Dowlais

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Pontsarn Viaduct – Morlais Quarry loop from Dowlais

01:35

5.80km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 3.37 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

360 m

Pant Station and Workshop

Highlight • Structure

This is a idolising steam train Line running from Pontsticill to Torpantau and vice verse singles and return available, if like myself then preferably can be walked with appropriate footwear

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2

2.08 km

Taf Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The full route provides a fantastic mix of terrain and scenery😊

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3

2.10 km

Miler Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Old tunnel called miler

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4

3.45 km

Pontsarn Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the Taf Fechan river. The viaduct has seven arches and is situated in a very picturesque landscape.

Tip by

5

4.22 km

Morlais Quarry

Highlight • Natural

The disused Morlais Quarry is a popular climbing venue with outdoor pursuit groups, the Quarry can be accessed from the Taf Fechan trail which runs along the disused trackbed.
Description …

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B

5.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

1.51 km

1.33 km

247 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

993 m

844 m

145 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

13°C

7°C

59 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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