Taff Trail Merthyr to Pontsticill Starting In Merthyr (Williamstown) just off the A4102, the trail travels northerly on tarmac along its length passing over the fantastic Cefn Coed Viaduct. The course of the rails can still be seen in its surface. Horse styles all along the trail are in places where motorised traffic is restricted. The Trail is just over 4 miles long. Passing by the Taf Fechan Nature reserve winding its way following the Taf Fechan river upstream. The trail is essentially a bridleway at the last 2 miles near Pontsticill and is also part of NCN 8. See the stunning views as the Taff trail climbs from Merthyr to over 1000 feet from a mere 600 feet! Grid ref: SO 0440 0673 Williamstown (Merthyr) Parking possible at that location Grid ref: SO 0607 1065 Pontsticill Possible parking in Pontsticill Water Treatment works. Also lay-by if the Village road is followed. Pontsticill Reservoir - Wikipedia Natural Reserves | visitmerthyr.co.uk

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