Description
Nearly identical route to LlaTal Two. The only exception is in Llanharry where the route follows the road for 100 metres as the right of way no longer exists and is a dead end
Nearly identical route to LlaTal Two. The only exception is in Llanharry where the route follows the road for 100 metres as the right of way no longer exists and is a dead end
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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| Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 150.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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50.0% of the route is on roads (1)
60.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
90.0% of the route is paved (1)
5.0% of the route is muddy (1)
10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
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Start and end points
Llanharry
Grid Ref
ST0071380433
Lat / Lon
51.51407° / -3.43222°
Easting / Northing
300,713E / 180,433N
What3Words
mango.kitchens.relay
Talbot Green
Grid Ref
ST0408782957
Lat / Lon
51.53734° / -3.38430°
Easting / Northing
304,087E / 182,957N
What3Words
dislikes.inflating.pedicure
| Llanharry | |
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| Grid Ref | ST0071380433 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.51407° / -3.43222° |
| Easting / Northing | 300,713E / 180,433N |
| What3Words | mango.kitchens.relay |
| Talbot Green | |
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| Grid Ref | ST0408782957 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.53734° / -3.38430° |
| Easting / Northing | 304,087E / 182,957N |
| What3Words | dislikes.inflating.pedicure |
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reviews
Sftuck
30 May 2023Walked from Llanharry to Talbot Green. Nice walk, mostly paved and easy to navigate. A bit overgrown in one section in Llanharry but other than that fine.
Paul Chilcott
21 May 2023May 2023. Direction: Talbot Green to Llanharry.
A lovely Slow Way connecting these two villages, mostly paved and easy to navigate. A good stretch of it follows the River Ely and from Talbot Green to Pontyclun, it follows a well signed cycle path.
At Pontyclun station, the path goes over the footbridge, so for wheelers would be to carry on up to the road bridge and back down the other side (Station Approach and Station Terrace). The only other obstacle for wheelers is the section is the unpaved path parallel with the M4 - probably OK to walk a bike as it`s only around 200m long, but for 4 wheels it may be better to continue along the road into Llanharry or find a way through the new housing estate.
Photo 1 - The River Ely just outside Talbot Green
Photo 2 - The River Ely and footpath
Photo 3 - The footpath just after Pontyclun.
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Stuart Bain
04 Mar 2023Nice short route mostly off road and a nice halfway spot in Pontyclun for a break!
Walking from Llanharry it follows quiet roads in the housing estate until you hit the motorway bridge. The route then runs parallel to the motorway and old disused quarry. This is the only section where it is not paved. Be careful as you near the end of the quarry that you hit a right turn that isn't immediately obvious (see photo e(2)). It's no loss if you go off course as you follow a lovely lane into an old enclosed quarry (f).
There is a fairly long length of road that is quite quiet but boring walking until you reach Brynsadler running into Pontyclun. Just before the bridge (opposite the pub) you follow the old enclosed track alongside the river (photo d) and into an industrial estate.
Photo c(2) helps navigate as it isn't immediately obvious as you approach the train station which way to go. Cross the road and walk towards what looks like a dead end. A small walkway and sign will quickly become apparent.
As you cross back over the river you then take the railway bridge over the tracks. Alternatively you can walk up to the road and the shops if you wish to avoid the steps.
As you leave the station you follow a wide cycle lane alongside the river (photo b). It's pleasant walking and a haven for wildlife. As you hit the road remember to cross the bridge and continue the opposite side of the river (photo a(2)) this will lead you into Talbot Green where you finish the walk along the last stretch of the road.
It's a lovely route and lots of opportunities to stop and relax. There are plenty of amenities - cafes, pubs, shops etc to visit.
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