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River Taff Riverside Trail – Penallta Park signpost loop from Aber

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River Taff Riverside Trail – Penallta Park signpost loop from Aber

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River Taff Riverside Trail – Penallta Park signpost loop from Aber

02:25

41.7km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches.

The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …

Tip by

11.2 km

Evan and James James Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This father and son wrote the Welsh National Anthem in 1856. Evan wrote the lyrics and James composed the Melody.

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11.5 km

River Taff Riverside Trail

Highlight • Forest

Along Taff River corridor are some hidden pockets of attractive riverside, with interesting remnants of old industry.

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26.6 km

The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

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41.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

9.88 km

3.71 km

2.69 km

826 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

9.44 km

1.26 km

581 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

30°C

17°C

36 %

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River Taff Riverside Trail – Penallta Park signpost loop from Aber

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Evan and James James Memorial

Pontypridd Footbridge

River Taff Riverside Trail

Penallta Park signpost

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