Section 1 of 7, Taff Trail
Llwyn-onn to Heol-fanog
9.4 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SN 995 152. Finish: SO 025 251. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 263 m of climbing and 369 m of descent; highest point 441 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llwyn-onn.
- Bus stop
- Nant Ddu Lodge, 680 m from the start. Directions SO 002 150
- Car park
- Car park, 690 m from the start. Directions SN 988 152
Getting back
The section finishes at Heol-fanog.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Torpantau station (heritage railway), 8.8 km away (Directions).
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, gravel and tracks 32%, grass 5%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 12 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 1.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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