tourism brochure 2011_Layout 1 - Destination RCT - Rhondda ...
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WWW.DESTINATION<strong>RCT</strong>.CO.UKCwm Hafod TrailCategory: Traffic freeRoute: A short, circular walk from<strong>Rhondda</strong> Heritage ParkDistance: 1.5 milesSurface: Countryside paths / TarmacNearest railway stations: TrehafodTourist Information: PontypriddOn this circular route there are plenty ofviewpoints at which to stop and admire thelower <strong>Rhondda</strong> Valley and <strong>Rhondda</strong>Heritage Park. Walkers can see the collieryin its landscape setting, with its reclaimedtips of colliery waste and the old routesused to transport coal. The geography ofthe narrow, sheer-sided valley is seen at itsdramatic best from this route, while otherpoints of interest include the Darren y Pistyllwaterfall and the Gethin Terrace.This way-marked route, although short,includes a steep climb. It may be unevenand muddy in places and strong footwear isrecommended. The walk starts and finishesat the <strong>Rhondda</strong> Heritage Park’s free carpark.14
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