Day 3 to Merthyr Vale - 10 miles (16 km) Following the Mountain Railway, the route now leaves the National Park, joining the Taff Valley and crossing the impressive viaduct at Cefn Coed. The Taff Trail 6-day Self-Guided Walking Holiday Day 4 Discover the Valleys on a 6-day hike though the landscapes Merthyr Vale to - of South . Journey along the green corridor which 10 miles (16 km) links the wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons with There is plenty of industrial heritage to interest the walker , capital of Wales. today, from the Pont y Gwaith bridge to the tramway which once carried iron from the Pendarren ironworks to the Glamorgan canal. Richard Trevithick, 19th century inventor and engineer, tested his steam locomotive here in 1804, 25 years before Stephenson's Rocket

Day 5 Pontypridd to - 7 miles (11 km) The walk continues down the Taff Vale towards the capital to Castell Coch, where an unexpected fairytale castle awaits. The Victorian fantasy castle we see today hides the complex history of Castell Coch fortresses at the head of the Taff gorge, the earliest of which was probably Norman - and wooden.

It is the former tramways and railways of the industrial age Day 6 which now form major parts of the Taff Trail. Castell Coch to - 8 miles (13 km) Embankments, cuttings and fine viaducts add interest for A final day the walkers, cyclists and riders who share the path. These through the feats of engineering usually mean gentle gradients, and capital to combine with low daily distances and good waymarks to journey's end make the Taff Trail an ideal choice for hillwalking novices. on the waterfront of Day 1 Cardiff Bay. Brecon to Talybont-on-Usk - 8 miles (13 miles) The route begins in the Canal Basin in Brecon, following the Tour summary tranquil Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, passing Duration 6 days colourful barges and Distance 54 miles (86 km) flower-filled cottage Grading Moderate gardens. Then it's on Price £395 per person based on 2 people through the landscape sharing a twin/double room. Contact us for beloved by Henry sole traveller/single occupancy rates. Vaughan, the 18th Meals Cooked breakfast included. Packed Century poet who lunches & evening meals can be lived near Talybont- arranged on your behalf if required. on-Usk, where you will Options Add an extra night at any stage of the spend the night. tour, prices from £40pp per night. Remember, this itinerary is just the starting point. Day 2 Talybont-on-Usk to Pontsticill - 11 miles (18 km) Please contact us if you have any special requirements Today's walk begins with a climb alongside the Talybont and we will be happy to tailor the tour to suit you. Reservoir, following the route of the old Brecon and Merthyr Railway, which once transported goods through the mountains. The views from the top, at Torpantau, are magnificent and the hardest part of the trail is now over!