Ride: Abercynon to Merthyr Tydfil – Grade 3 (Moderate) 

Route Overview and Highlights: Starts and finishes on Taff Trail where there is parking for cars and close to Abercynon station. Takes the Trevithick trail to Merthyr Tydfil on the East side of the Taff valley and returns along the Taff Trail on the West side of the Taff valley

Distance: Approximately 32 km / 20miles.

Total Ascent: Approximately 242 Meters / 790 feet

Route Surface Type: Mainly paved.  A short section around Quaker’s Yard (see map) is unpaved and may be muddy

Specific Hazards Identified: Muddy section – see above

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours cycling time.

Contingency Plan: In the event of inclement weather the return journey from Merthyr Tydfil, Pentre Bach, Troed-y-rhiw, Merthyr Vale, or Quakers Yard stations is an option

Refreshment / Cafe Stop: Several options in Merthyr Tydfil  (NB Navigation still appears on some maps but has been converted into dwellings) Pubs close to the route include The King Brychan in Merthyr and the Quakers Yard Inn and Glantaff Inn in Quakers Yard

Start and Finish: See map.  Ride starts close to Abercynon Railway station, in area where there is some car parking. What3Words: shifters.blocking.huddled

Gates & Lifting Obstacles: None identified

e-Bike Battery Recommendation: Any battery should be sufficient

Bike Type Suitability: All bikes except road racing bikes

Route Ridden or Reconnoitred: 5th August 2026 (Paul Browning)