Section 2 of 7, Taff Trail
Heol-fanog to Aber
5.5 miles (8.9 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: SO 079 271. Finish: SO 108 212. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 91 m of climbing and 8 m of descent; highest point 211 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Heol-fanog.
- Car parks
- Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SO 077 273Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SO 075 274
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Cefn Brynich, 1.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Aber.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. 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).
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 99%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 4.5 miles in.
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