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Taf Trail – Pontsarn Viaduct loop from Dowlais

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Taf Trail – Pontsarn Viaduct loop from Dowlais

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4.8

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Taf Trail – Pontsarn Viaduct loop from Dowlais

01:35

5.80km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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

Tip by

2.08 km

Taf Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

2.10 km

Miler Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Old tunnel called miler

Tip by

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

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.
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5.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.44 km

1.09 km

160 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

995 m

835 m

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

15°C

6°C

34 %

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Taf Trail – Pontsarn Viaduct loop from Dowlais

Pant Station and Workshop

Taf Trail

Miler Tunnel

Pontsarn Viaduct

Morlais Quarry

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