Rheilffordd Trail
Distance: 14 miles, Pontrhydyfen to Blaengwynfi
or Glyncorrwg and back. 10 miles: circular route Pontrhydyfen to
Cymer and back
Time: 3 hours
Climb: Gentle gradient
Overall grade: Forest road or similar
This gently sloping trail follows the wide flat route of the old
railway lines that once carried passengers and coal the length of
the valley. 14 miles of disused railway and forestroad link the
communities of Pontrhyfyen with Blaengwynfi and Glyncorrwg and wind
through forest and open areas that were once railway sidings. The
old Cynonville station has been converted to a shelter and
barbeque, and many other benches and picnic tables along the route
offer opportunities to stop and enjoy the view.
Trail maps are available to purchase at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre or at Glyncorrwg Ponds Visitor Centre
Trail Map