Section 6 of 7, Taff Trail
Abercynon to Taffs Well
9.6 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 083 946. Finish: ST 124 834. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 97 m of climbing and 143 m of descent; highest point 98 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abercynon.
- Station
- Abercynon, 240 m from the start. Directions ST 080 946
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 200 m from the start. Directions ST 084 945Bus stop, 240 m from the start. Directions ST 083 944Bus stop, 290 m from the start. Directions ST 084 949
- Car parks
- Martins Lane, 200 m from the start. Directions ST 082 948Abercynon Railway StationPark & Ride, 240 m from the start. Directions ST 081 946Car park (free), 850 m from the start. Directions ST 080 954
Getting back
The section finishes at Taffs Well. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Taffs Well, 230 m from the finish. Directions ST 124 832
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 330 m from the finish. Directions ST 123 831Taffs Well Railway Station, 330 m from the finish. Directions ST 123 831Bus stop, 530 m from the finish. Directions ST 122 829
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 99%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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