Section 3 of 7, Taff Trail
Aber to Pontsticill
12 miles (19.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 108 212. Finish: SO 057 115. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 426 m of climbing and 294 m of descent; highest point 440 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aber.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Talybont-on-Usk PO, Talybont-on-usk, 1.6 km away (Directions); Torpantau station (heritage railway), 7.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Pontsticill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Pontsticill (heritage railway), 820 m from the finish. Directions SO 062 121
- Bus stops
- Pontsticill Red Cow Hotel, 150 m from the finish. Directions SO 057 114Pontsticill Terminus, 190 m from the finish. Directions SO 058 117Pontsticill Butchers Arms, 400 m from the finish. Directions SO 056 111
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 64%, paved or flagged 27%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 gates.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 4.9 miles in.
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