Pontyclun is a great place to go walking. We have over 25 miles of public footpaths which are looked after and maintained by the Town Council with help from RCT CBC footpaths team
The Town Council have worked with The Ramblers to launch a series of 5 Community Walking routes. The leaflets describling the routes are below and they are also signposted on the ground. These walks cover the whole of the area of Pontyclun and showcase some of our great natural and man made sights.
2 Coed Ifor, Afon Elai a'r tu hwnt
2 Ivor Woods, Ely River and beyond
Pontyclun is developing into a hub for long distance walking with 4 long distance trails passing through and another informal route along a cycle trail
The Penhrys Pilgimage way passes though our area going through Groesfaen on its way to Cross Inn. More information can be found at the Penhrys Pilgrimage Way website here
There is a long walk starting from Pontyclun running down to Cardiff bay along the route of the Ely River. Details can be found at the South east Wales Rivers trust website here
The Valeways Millenium Heritage Trail crosses into our area at Talygarn.
You can also walk along the cycleway that starts behind Pontyclun Railway Station. Follow the route towards Llantrisant and Pontypridd. This path crosses with the Taf Ely Ridgeway walk which runs just to the North of our Community which you can use to join the Taff Trail - or follow the cycleway down towards Upper Boat where you can join it directly
We have 2 local walking groups which you can join to enjoy our countryside
When you are out and about remember the Countryside code
