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Merthyr Tydfil
Slow Ways linking Treharris and Abercynon, Bargoed, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Pengam, Rhymney, Troedyrhiw, Ystrad Mynach
Wales / Merthyr Tydfil / Treharris
Treharris’s eight Slow Ways are 56% checked
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Walk to Treharris from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Abercynon—Treharris
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Abertre one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 4km/2mi | Ascent 51m | Descent 130m | ||
Merthyr Tydfil—Treharris
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Mertre one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Mountain Ash—Treharris
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Moutre one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 247m | Descent 302m | ||
Treharris—Bargoed
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Trebar one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 181m | Descent 152m | ||
Treharris—Pengam
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Trehpen one |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 180m | Descent 185m | ||
Treharris—Rhymney
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Trerhy one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 503m | Descent 376m | |
Treharris—Ystrad Mynach
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Treyst one |
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1 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 48m | Descent 90m | ||
Troedyrhiw—Treharris
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Trotre zero |
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U U |
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Draw me | Distance 0km/0mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
59% of Treharris’s eight route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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4 people have contributed to Treharris’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Treharris
63km out of 63km have been walked and reviewed
88km of reviews have been shared in Treharris
Latest Updates
Between Quakers Yard and Merthyr, most of the trail is tarmac (Photo 2), although there is a section between Quakers Yard and Merthyr Vale that is a stony track, but it has been well bedded in (Photo 6). The Trevithick Trail and the Taff Trail overlap between Quakers Yard and Pontygwaith Farm, but then go their separate ways - watch for the sign (Photo 5). Photo 2 - The Taff / Trevithick Trail (tarmac section)...
Paul Chilcott
A fair part of this route is along Heol Adam the mountain road that runs across Gelligaer Common (Photo 1)....
Paul Chilcott
The first half being the road from Pengam to Gelligaer and the section along Heol Adam, which is a mountain road, but very busy on the day of my walk....
Paul Chilcott
Slow Ways Cristie added Mertre one, a new walk from Merthyr Tydfil to Treharris
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Trotre zero, a new walk from Troedyrhiw to Treharris
Walk this routeA little care should be taken on the roads at Quakers Yard, but otherwise this is a pleasant, flawless slow way....
Steven Coombs
An easy walk in the Taff Bargoed and Taff valleys, although the first section is quite steep going down the zig-zag path from Treharris to the Taff Bargoed river....
Paul Chilcott
This is a straight forward walk in the Taff Bargoed, Taff and Cynon valleys, mostly following cycle tracks, mainly the Taff and the Cynon Trails (national cycle routes 8 and 478). For wheelchair users, instead of taking the footpath before crossing the B4275 river bridge at Abercynon, an easier path would be to continue over the river bridge and turn right along River Row, which leads on to Park Row, then go through the leisure centre car park and cross the foot bridge back over the river to re-join the path Photo 2 - The River Taff just before Abercynon...
Paul Chilcott
After crossing the suspension bridge coming out of Treharris, the path goes a couple of miles through the Taff Bargoed Park, which is full of varied scenery, such as ponds, wetlands, reedbeds and woodlands, culminating in the renowned climbing centre. Crossing the road at the end of the park takes you on to the loops and links path into Bedlinog, where there are some interesting info panels on its history, notably the industrial riots in the 1930`s! Photo 2 - Pond, Taff Bargoed Park Photo 6 - The path through Nant Llwynog Park near Bedlinog...
Paul Chilcott
Photo 1 - The path through Parc Penallta Photo 4 - Bridge over the Bargoed Taff at Treharris...
Paul Chilcott
Lost a star because of the walk up to Gelligaer from Pengam (which I've never been a fan of) but from Gelligaer onwards the walk is great. No problems with the route, but lots of stiles, kissing gates and mud so not suitable for wheels....
grifftinfoilhat
Nice easy route on paved cycle path. Very accessible and pleasant walk through Parc Penallta....
grifftinfoilhat
This is an easy route, mostly following the Taff Trail (good for cycling). There are a few steps on the path linking Treharris with the bridge over the river at the bottom of the hill, but these could easily be avoided....
MaddyT
This is an easy route, mostly along a wide, paved cycle route. No access issues....
MaddyT
Slow Ways added Abertre one, a new walk from Abercynon to Treharris
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Moutre one, a new walk from Mountain Ash to Treharris
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Treyst one, a new walk from Treharris to Ystrad Mynach
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Treharris’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
ST0986697095
Lat / Lon
51.66538° / -3.30464°
Easting / Northing
309,866E / 197,095N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Treharris's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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