Family Friendly Trails

Discover Family Friendly Trails

We've put together some of our favourite tried and tested Family Friendly Trails.  They're trails for you to walk, run, cycle, ride or skip!

They've been chosen as they're - 

  • Short & relatively flat, 
  • Easily accessed
  • Have parking close by
  • Close to facilities
  • Mainly traffic-free on certain routes

  

  

Brochures

If you fancy giving our four chosen family favourites a go then download the map, grab your gear and head out.

  

 

 

 

Map - choose and download your map today

Individual Route Maps - 

1. Cefn Coed to Ffynon Dwn Trail                      2. Aberfan Community Centre to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Fanmily Friendly Map1 Cefn Coed to Ffynon Dwn Trail         Family Friendly Map2 Aberfan Community Centre to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

3. Parc Taf Bargoed Lake Trail                     4. Parc Taf Bargoed to Summit Centre Trail

Family Friendly Map3 Parc Taf Bargoed Lake Trail                                      Family Friendly Map4 Parc Taf Bargoed to Summit Centre Trail  

 

 

 

Videos

Our latest videos help to capture the essence of the majestic Taff Trail.

 

 

Links

You can find more information and guidance please follow the link below.

Natural Resources Wales Countryside Code                                                                    Wales Ramblers               

Countryside Code.      Sustrans Cycle Route Network.       Route 8. Ramblers Cymru.       Valleys Regional Park - For Family Friendly Walks.

 

The Family Friendly Trails are just four of a series of trails running right through the county borough that encapsulates the area's history complemented by miles and miles of natural beauty. So if you want to take time to stop at one of our amazing adventure attractions, learn about our history, shop, eat, sleep or just take a moment to savour the breathtaking scenery. Merthyr has it all.

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