YondoPenderyn Mineral Line
Along the old tramway from Penderyn's limestone quarry towards the Hirwaun ironworks.
- Distance
- 3.2 km out and back
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Grade
- moderate
- Without a car
- Yes
The way home
Buses from Penderyn
| Monday 9 November to Saturday 14 November | Last 6 of 30: 19:35, 20:00, 21:15, 21:40, 22:55 (8A to ) 19:37 (8 to Cefn Rhigos Turn) |
|---|---|
| Sunday 15 November | Last 6 of 10: 12:10, 12:35, 14:50, 15:15, 16:50, 17:15 (8A to ) |
From the national timetables, read Sunday 8 November: bus times from the Bus Open Data Service, train times from Network Rail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Timetables change, so check with the operator before you rely on one.
When to set off
| Date | Sunset | Start by | Back by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December | 16:04 | 14:00 | 15:30 |
| 15 March | 18:16 | 16:15 | 17:45 |
| 15 June | 21:33 | 19:30 | 21:00 |
| 15 September | 19:31 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
From the route’s slowest published time (1 hour 30 minutes) and the sunset at the start, with half an hour of daylight spare.
Getting there
- Bus 8, Aberdare to Glynneath, stops in Penderyn
- Roadside parking in Penderyn and Hirwaun
Start: Penderyn, grid reference SN950084. See it on a map.
Before you go
- Compacted stone path, gates but no stiles; muddy after long rain
The route
Checked by hand against the official route. Route source: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. For the step-by-step directions, see the official route page.
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- Keepers Pond to Blorenge4.9 km, 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mynydd Illtud Common5 km, 3 hours
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