Description
This route follows the main Taff Trail between Abercynon and Cilfynydd - slightly longer but more pleasant than the narrow pavement alongside the A4054. The footpath between Cilfynydd and Penheol Ely Road is mostly clearly marked, and the long stretch along Eglwysilan Road is fine - not much traffic and great views. The footpath section across Mynydd Meio is not particularly clear or well-marked, but the terrain was easy and I kept my bearings with my OS map using pylons, etc. for orientation - not recommended in poor visibility!
At Ty Canol Farm, I couldn't find a path to the side of the buildings (as shown on the OS map) but used the road through the property
This route follows the main Taff Trail between Abercynon and Cilfynydd - slightly longer but more pleasant than the narrow pavement alongside the A4054. The footpath between Cilfynydd and Penheol Ely Road is mostly clearly marked, and the long stretch along Eglwysilan Road is fine - not much traffic and great views. The footpath section across Mynydd Meio is not particularly clear or well-marked, but the terrain was easy and I kept my bearings with my OS map using pylons, etc. for orientation - not recommended in poor visibility!
At Ty Canol Farm, I couldn't find a path to the side of the buildings (as shown on the OS map) but used the road through the property
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Abercynon
Grid Ref
ST0811894692
Lat / Lon
51.64350° / -3.32928°
Easting / Northing
308,118E / 194,692N
What3Words
jigging.goose.incurring
Caerphilly
Grid Ref
ST1573186565
Lat / Lon
51.57164° / -3.21732°
Easting / Northing
315,732E / 186,566N
What3Words
ledge.closet.monks
| Abercynon | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST0811894692 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.64350° / -3.32928° |
| Easting / Northing | 308,118E / 194,692N |
| What3Words | jigging.goose.incurring |
| Caerphilly | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST1573186565 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.57164° / -3.21732° |
| Easting / Northing | 315,732E / 186,566N |
| What3Words | ledge.closet.monks |
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