GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil

14 miles (23 km)

Follow the Taff Trail and National Cycle Route 8 on this short pleasant route. The route mainly follows the trackbed of a disused railway line along the River Taff, making for a fairly easy traffic free ride. It's also very accessible with several train stations running along the course of the route.

Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the west of Pontypridd there's Barry Sidings Country Park at Trehafod. There's some popular woodland mountain bike trails and lovely walks along the park's streams and waterfalls. There's also good views of the River Rhonnda at the northern end of the park.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

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