Three Parks Trail
From the Sirhowy Valley Country Park near Crosskeys, the ride continues 6 miles, crossing Hengoed’s impressive16 arch listed viaduct. Look out for ‘The Wheel of Drams’ near by, an 8m high artwork and well known landmark that represents an age gone by.
Continuing along the valley you pass through Parc Penallta, where you can enjoy spectacular views across the county borough. Look out for Sultan, the Pit Pony, the UK’s largest figurative earth sculpture. At Trelewis leave National Route 47 and follow 476 to Parc Taff Bargoed, formally a large coal mining area. The once black river is now a haven for dippers and wagtails, and the river bank provides a great picnicking spot.
You can easily extend the route west through Quakers Yard to link to the Taff Trail, and head north towards Merthyr or south towards Pontypridd.
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South Wales Valleys
- Distance:
13 miles
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Traffic Free
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
47
- Start:
Sirhowy Valley Country Park near Crosskeys
- Finish:
Taff Bargoed
- Maps and guides:
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Celtic Trail - East NN4B £6.99 Celtic Trail Guidebook – £6.99 
Three Parks Trail Leaflet – Free PDF Celtic Trail Leaflet – Free PDF
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