Taf Fechan River Walk

This is a moderate, circular walk in woodland alongside the Taf Fechan (not suitable for wheelchairs or those with very limited mobility).

This is a moderate ,circular walk in woodland alongside the Taf Fechan with seats in places. Not suitable for wheelchairs or those with very limited mobility. There is a bridge with a couple of low steps at the start at Owl’s Grove car park.

Turn left for a level walk along the river although the path is uneven in places with tree roots and a couple of small stream crossings. A wider path with chippings and ending in several steps leads up to Pont Cwmyfedwen carpark.

Turn right for a short climb uphill along a narrow soil or chippings track. The path meets a wide forestry track sloping downhill to Cwmyfedwen car park.

Of interest

Mobile phone reception can be poor here.

Public transport: Not accessible by public transport.

Parking: Owl’s Grove and Pont Cwmyfedwen car parks are large with a compacted stone surface.

Nearest EV Charging: Victoria Street Car Park, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3RN

Facilities: . There are several pubs and cafes locally and also in Merthyr Tydfil. There are a number of accessible picnic facilities nearby and further way-marked walks in the area.

Toilets: The nearest disabled toilets are at the Brecon mountain railway. Toilets, including disabled toilets, are at Pant and Pontsticill stations. Pant railway station is north of Merthyr at Pontsticill Rd, Pant CF48 2DD. Follow the train symbol on brown signposts from the A465..