Section 5 of 7, Taff Trail
Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 047 060. Finish: ST 083 946. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 103 m of climbing and 187 m of descent; highest point 180 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Merthyr Tydfil.
- Station
- Merthyr Tydfil, 310 m from the start. Directions SO 050 059
- Bus stops
- Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, 120 m from the start. Directions SO 048 059Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, 120 m from the start. Directions SO 048 059Merthyr Bus Station Stand 3, 130 m from the start. Directions SO 048 059
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SO 046 060Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SO 044 059Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SO 044 060
Getting back
The section finishes at Abercynon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Abercynon, 240 m from the finish. Directions ST 080 946
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 200 m from the finish. Directions ST 084 945Bus stop, 240 m from the finish. Directions ST 083 944Bus stop, 290 m from the finish. Directions ST 084 949
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 90%, gravel and tracks 10%.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 24 m.
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