Useful links Ymunwch â’r mudiad Dolenni Defnyddiol Join the movement ycle Map ycle Teithio i’r llwybr ac oddi yno Sustrans yw’r elusen sy’n galluogi pobl i deithio ar Travelling to and from the route droed, beic neu drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus ar gyfer rhagor o’r siwrneiau a wnawn bob dydd. Mae I gael amserau trenau a thrafnidiaeth gyhoeddus ewch i: ein gwaith yn ei gwneud hi’n bosibl i bobl ddewis For train times and public transport visit: siwrneiau iachach, glanach a rhatach gyda gwell wwtraveline-cymru.info lleoedd a gofodau i symud drwyddynt a byw ynddynt. Llwybr Elái I gael gwybodaeth am deithio’n gynaliadwy o Sustrans is the charity that’s enabling people to amgylch Caerdydd ac i lawrlwytho Map Beicio Ardal Bae Caerdydd i Sain Ffagan Caerdydd a Map Llwybr y Bae ewch i: travel by foot, bike or public transport for more Map Beicio / C For information on getting around Cardiff sustainably and of the journeys we make every day. Our work to download the Cardiff Cycle Map and Bay Trail Map: makes it possible for people to choose healthier, wwkeepingcardiffmoving.co.uk cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places The Ely Trail and spaces to move through and live in. Tourism and information Cardiff Bay area to St Fagans Twristiaeth a gwybodaeth Mae’n hen bryd i bawb ohonom ddechrau gwneud dewisiadau I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am atyniadau, teithio craffach. Camwch ymlaen a chefnogwch Sustrans heddiw. gweithgareddau, mannau bwyta a darparwyr It’s time we all began making smarter travel choices. llety yng Nghaerdydd ewch i: Make your move and start supporting Sustrans today. For further information on attractions, activities, eateries and accommodation providers in Cardiff visit: sustrans.org.uk wwvisitcardiff.com 0845 838 0651 Gwybodaeth ac atyniadau i dwristiaid ym Mro Morgannwg: C sustrans.cymru Tourist information and attractions in the Vale of Glamorgan: Gallwch gael y Rhwydwaith Beicio wwvisitthevale.com Cenedlaethol cyfan ar eich ffôn smart gyda chymhwysiad am Y Rhwydwaith Beicio Cenedlaethol yng Nghymru ddim Sustrans. / Get the complete The National Cycle Network in Wales National Cycle Network on your smartphone with Sustrans’ free app. Mae dros 2000 milltir o lwybrau cerdded a beicio yng Nghymru. Archwiliwch y gorau o’r Am ragor o fapiau ac Rhwydwaith yng Nghymru ar Routes2Ride: arweinlyfrau ar gyfer Cycling in rail There are over 2000 miles of walking and yr ardal hon ewch i WALES cycling routes in Wales. Explore the very best siop Sustrans. Fergal MacErlean of the Network in Wales on Routes2Ride: For more maps and guide wwroutes2ride.org.uk/wales books for this area visit the Sustrans shop. Awgrymiadau a Chynghorion ar gymudo egnïol

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