Section 4 of 7, Taff Trail
Pontsticill to Merthyr Tydfil
6.1 miles (9.9 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 057 115. Finish: SO 047 060. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 41 m of climbing and 215 m of descent; highest point 343 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pontsticill.
- Station
- Pontsticill (heritage railway), 820 m from the start. Directions SO 062 121
- Bus stops
- Pontsticill Red Cow Hotel, 150 m from the start. Directions SO 057 114Pontsticill Terminus, 190 m from the start. Directions SO 058 117Pontsticill Butchers Arms, 400 m from the start. Directions SO 056 111
- Car parks
- Butchers Arms, 380 m from the start. Directions SO 056 112Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SO 056 120
Getting back
The section finishes at Merthyr Tydfil. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Merthyr Tydfil, 310 m from the finish. Directions SO 050 059
- Bus stops
- Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, 120 m from the finish. Directions SO 048 059Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, 120 m from the finish. Directions SO 048 059Merthyr Bus Station Stand 3, 130 m from the finish. Directions SO 048 059
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 97%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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