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Part of Cwm Clydach / Clydach Gorge
The sign denotes that this deep, steep, narrow valley or gorge is now a NNR (National Nature Reserve) - protected, managed and enhanced for us all to freely enjoy.
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell
Taken: 3 Nov 2012
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NCN Route 46 in Clydach Gorge
Here, the cycle path takes the route of Bailey's tramroad, avoiding the later-built Gelli-Felen tunnels.
Image: © Gareth James
Taken: 15 Oct 2011
0.06 miles
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Clydach tunnels
The twin entrances to the tunnels under Gellifelen on the former railway running down (up?) the Clydach Gorge between Abergavenny and Brymawr. The National Cycle Network route 46 skirts the hill to the left to avoid passing through the tunnels.
Image: © Alan Bowring
Taken: 21 Apr 2007
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Autumn in the Clydach Gorge
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2636378
Image: © Gareth James
Taken: 15 Oct 2011
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Cyclepath in Clydach Gorge
National Cycle Network Route 46 on the formation of the Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway, at this point running on a ledge above Glydach Gorge; the eastern portals of Gelli-Felen tunnel can be seen in the distance.
Over this section, the cycle route is not tarmaced, in contrast to most of the rest of the route.
Image: © Gareth James
Taken: 15 Oct 2011
0.12 miles
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West end of Gelli-Felen tunnel
The tunnel portals are now obscured by trees, but are located just behind the minibuses.
Image: © Gareth James
Taken: 15 Oct 2011
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Clydach Gorge railway
When completed NCN46 will follow the course of the old railway down the gorge, offering some spectacular views of natural and manmade landscapes.
Image: © Alan Bowring
Taken: 21 Apr 2007
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Ledge for former railway in Clydach Gorge
Image: © Gareth James
Taken: 15 Oct 2011
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Site of Clydach station, 1988
View SW, towards Brynmawr and Merthyr: ex-LNWR Abergavenny Junction - Brynmawr - Merthyr line, the celebrated Heads of Valleys line, all closed 6/1/58. (See also
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Image: © Ben Brooksbank
Taken: 8 May 1988
0.12 miles
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Old railway tunnels at Gellifelin in the Clydach Gorge
Sadly by-passed by the national cycleroute and footpath but hardly visitor proof. The railway here was the defunct Merthyr, Tredegar & Abergavenny Railway which ran up this gorge between 1862 and 1958. Just one of several amazing early engineering feats accomplished to enable the railway to run here.
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell
Taken: 3 Nov 2012
0.13 miles