National Cycle Route 477 direction sign in Pentrebach
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National Cycle Route 477 direction sign in Pentrebach
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 4 Mar 2019
The Sustrans website records that Route 477 runs down the Taff Vale alongside the River Taff on a disused tramway. On this tramway the Penydarren locomotive entered world history by becoming the first ever steam-powered railway locomotive to pull a load on rails. The trail is as true to the original alignment as over 200 years of development has permitted, but you will find short hills and sections on quiet residential roads breaking up the journey. There are sweeping views of the mountains and valleys that will take your breath away. The Trevithick Trail project has placed pieces of original artwork all along the route and the area around Trevithick's Tunnels is especially well worth exploring.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.726934
Longitude
-3.359482