Ystrad Mynach — Pontllan-fraith

Ystpon two
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By grifftinfoilhat on 09 May 2021

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Description

Bit more of a direct route out of Ystrad and uses the footbridge at Gelligroes. Don't fancy crossing the roundabout much

Bit more of a direct route out of Ystrad and uses the footbridge at Gelligroes. Don't fancy crossing the roundabout much

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Maybe present Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1X June 2021 by Grifftinfoilhat
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Start and end points

Ystrad Mynach
Grid Ref ST1418894385
Lat / Lon 51.64170° / -3.24150°
Easting / Northing 314,188E / 194,385N
What3Words steamed.slack.arranged
Pontllan-fraith
Grid Ref ST1818095963
Lat / Lon 51.65648° / -3.18419°
Easting / Northing 318,180E / 195,963N
What3Words hidden.lurching.knots

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reviews

Sftuck

15 Nov 2023 Autumn
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Walked from Pontllanfraith to Ystrad Mynach. Easy to follow but a bit tiresome walking alongside a busy road for quite a way. The viaduct is impressive.

Paul Chilcott

14 Jul 2022 Summer
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July 2022. Direction: Ystrad Mynach to Pontllanfraith.

This is a functional route in line with Slow Ways aims, and can be split into 3 sections. The first part through the streets of Ystrad Mynach and the Taff Vale Extension path, which is nice, easy and pleasant walking. The second section follows the busy A472 dual carriageway, initially with some separation on a dedicated tarmac cycle / footpath, but then after the Bryn Meadows roundabout, adjacent to the very noisy road. The final section follows the Tram Road from Gelligroes into Pontllanfraith, which is also good. The highlight of the walk is the Hengoed Viaduct - worth taking some time out to explore it from underneath from Hengoed station.

Photos 1 to 3 - Hengoed Viaduct
Photo 4 - The "Wheel O` Drams" monument near Hengoed Viaduct.

Grifftinfoilhat

23 Jun 2021 Summer
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Practical route connecting Ystrad Mynach and Pontllanfraith. Nothing amazing, but you do get to cross the impressive Hengoed viaduct.

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