Is Merthyr Tydfil really the most dangerous place in Wales? ????????????????????????????
Merthyr Tydfil is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. The town is administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and is about 23 miles north of Cardiff, Wales. The town is often known as Merthyr. The town is said to be named after Tydfil, a daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog.
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| Abercynon To Pontypridd
Use the Taff Trail to journey from Abercynon to Pontypridd, winding your way south, following the River Taf. Pop out in Trallwn, navigate the one way system and arrive at the beautiful Ynysangharad War Memorial Park.
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Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Caerphilly is a town in South Wales, at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley. It is the largest town in Caerphilly. Historically it was in the county of Glamorgan, on the border with Monmouthshire.
Caerphilly is a commuter town for Cardiff and Newport, 7.5 miles (12 km) and 12 miles (19 km) away respectively, and is separated from the Cardiff suburbs of Lisvane and Rhiwbina by Caerphilly mountain and gives its name to Caerphilly cheese.
Caerphilly has three railway stations: Caerphilly at the southern end of the town near the shopping area, Aber in the western part of the town and Energlyn & Churchill Park railway station in the far western part of the town. All on the Rhymney Line serving Cardiff.
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers.
The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection.
By 1947, when John Crichton-Stuart, the fifth marquess, inherited the castle, the Bute family had divested itself of most of its land in South Wales. John sold off the family's remaining property interests and in 1950 he gave Caerphilly Castle to the state.
( Caerphilly - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Caerphilly . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Caerphilly - UK
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A4059 & B4275 - Aberdare
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Time lapse of drive to Aberdare and back to Mountain Ash during winter (Snow!!)
Okay sure i’ve already done 3 similar videos but there’s only a few things I can do in the lockdown ???? Hope you enjoyed nonetheless
Britain's Best Breaks ~ Valleys of South Wales
You might already have a picture in your mind of what the Valleys are all about. It probably needs an update. Wed like to introduce you to the Valleys of today. And spring a few surprises along the way.
For a start, you wont see a coalmine (unless it happens to be a heritage centre). What you will see are lakes, forests, open hillsides and green mountains. Theyre all part of a unique, roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales dotted with friendly towns and villages.
ATW 150278 + 143625 Departs Abercynon For Barry Island
ATW 150278 + 143625 Departs Abercynon For Barry Island.
37422 at Canton Sheds, Abercynon and Cathays with 47853. 14 yrs ago
Memories of naming at Canton Sheds, 47853 at Abercynon and Cathays Yard for stock removal plus Margam Movement All 14 years ago this month. Cathays has gone; now student accommodation Canton Shed is a shadow of its former self, do I need to say more. Part 2 soon with the 2 x 37s.....
Abercynon/Cathays, 47853 for stock move. Jan. 2003
Early start at Abercynon box to record the arrival of 47853 having deposited her stock south of the box. Once run round she'll move to pick up another coach at Cathays in Cardiff. 66138 passes us running down from Hirwaun. Next stop in the yard at Cardiff Cathays to pick up the remaing coach and return to Crewe. All with the help of the team for access and safety training Happy memories of a yard now built over for student accommodation
| Sustrans Route 8 - Taff Trail
Sustrans National Cycle Network routes in RCT. Spotlight on The Taff Trail (Route 8). Taffs Well to Abercynon = 10 miles. Mostly off-road. Links with Routes 4, 881, 47 and 478. Great for walking and cycling.
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Heavy Freight and 2 Railtours at 10 locations in Wales 2012
Starting with the final rail tour inside Aberthaw Power Station with one of the first 66 to arrive in the UK in April 1999. Severn Tunnel Junction used to be one of my favourite locations, but now with a new road bridge with a high sidewall and the new catenary, this shot cannot be replaced? Freight a Barry Docks is a hit and miss affair but a couple of 60s in 2 days was an exception in February. Parallel running freight into Cardiff and clips at Marshfield and Abergavenny with the final clip at Tondu close part one of 2012
| Pontypridd To Barry Sidings Countryside Park
A short out and back route from Pontypridd to Barry Sidings Country Park a hidden gem located at the foot of the Rhondda Valleys. A popular location for families and mountain bikers. Route map:
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| Mountain Ash Circular Walk
Mountain Ash circular walk
???? Starting at the George Inn pub, CF45 4HA
???? Complete a 5km loop using local footpaths and route 478
????Explore Victoria Park, St Gwynno Forest and enjoy views of the valley
Click the link in our bio to view the route map
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???????? Brecon to Cardiff A470
Driving from Brecon to Cardiff via A470
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Tour of Britain @ Ystrad Mynach
Tour of Britain passes through Ystrad Mynach. 19/09/2013
Railways a decade ago; Ffairfach, Bishton, STJ, Lancaster, Abercynon, Llanharan and Pontyclun
Short clips you might have missed from 2006/7/8 at Ffaifach, Bishton, Severn Tunnel, Lancaster, Abercynon. Featuring class 33/37/50/60/66 and more...........
| Tonteg Circular Walk
Tonteg Circular Walk
????Start from Tonteg Community Centre
???? Follow a 6.5km route created by Tonteg Walking Group
???? Discover interesting facts on route and enjoy stunning views of the area
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Please note: These routes were mapped and filmed throughout 2020/2021. We are not able to monitor the routes regularly, so we are not always aware of any changes/issues with the trails and paths followed. When following our routes, please exercise caution as the video may not reflect the ‘real-world conditions’ you will experience. If you have any questions or you notice an issue with one of our routes, please email us on sportrct@rctcbc.gov.uk
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Rhondda Cynon Taf - Gwybodaeth a gwasanaethau i breswylwyr, busnesau a thwristiaid.Gwasanaethau a gwybodaeth ar-lein am Dreth y Cyngor, Cynllunio, Gwastraff ac Ailgylchu, Cyfleusterau Hamdden, Rheoli Plâu, Trwyddedu a llawer mwy.
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Transport for Wales full journey Aberdare to Barry Island 10/03/2023
Unit number was 150270 (on loan to Transport for Wales/Trafnidiaeth Cymru from Northern) with 2Y41 1121 from Aberdare/Aberdâr to Barry Island/Ynys y Barri. This unit has since returned to Northern in November/December 2023.
Calling at/Yn galw yn: Cwmbach/Cwm-bach (1124), Fernhill (1128), Mountain Ash/Aberpennar (1134), Penrhiwceiber/Penrhiw-ceibr (1138), Abercynon (1145), Pontypridd (1154), Trefforest/Trefforest (1157), Taffs Well/Ffynnon Taf (1204), Radyr/Radur (1208), Llandaf (1211), Cathays (1215), Cardiff Queen Street/Caerdydd Heol y Frenhines (1220), Cardiff Central/Caerdydd Canolog (1226), Grangetown (1230), Cogan (1233), Eastbrook (1236), Dinas Powys (1238), Cadoxton/Tregatwg (1242), Barry Docks/Dociau'r Barri (1244), Barry/Y Barri (1248) and Barry Island/Ynys y Barri (1254).
This train does not stop at Trefforest Estate/Ystad Trefforest as it is served by Merthyr Tydfil/Merthyr Tudful to Bridgend/Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr services
0:00 - Announcements while the train is still in the platform at Aberdare
0:43 - Doors closing
0:58 - Aberdare departure
4:21 - Cwmbach arrival
4:36 - Doors closing
4:51 - Cwmbach departure
8:00 - Fernhill arrival
8:10 - Doors closing
8:23 - Fernhill departure
10:54 - Mountain Ash arrival
12:46 - 150227 departs Mountain Ash with 2A20 from Bridgend to Aberdare
13:45 - Doors closing
13:58 - Mountain Ash departure
17:10 - Penrhiwceiber arrival
17:32 - Doors closing
17:44 - Penrhwceiber departure
22:42 - Abercynon arrival
24:31 - Doors closing
24:46 - Abercynon departure
32:25 - Pontypridd arrival
33:33 - Doors closing
33:48 - Pontypridd departure
36:10 - Trefforest arrival
36:33 - Doors closing
36:48 - Trefforest departure
40:15 - Trefforest Estate (not stopping)
43:41 - Taffs Well arrival
43:50 - Doors closing
44:03 - Taffs Well departure
47:18 - Radyr arrival
47:30 - Doors closing
47:41 - Radyr departure
50:01 - Llandaf arrival
50:13 - Doors closing
50:27 - Llandaf departure
54:19 - Cathays arrival
54:37 - Doors closing
54:50 - Cathays departure
58:10 - Cardiff Queen Street arrival
59:29 - Doors closing
59:42 - Cardiff Queen Street departure
1:02:42 - Cardiff Central arrival
1:05:36 - Doors closing
1:05:50 - Cardiff Central departure
1:08:17 - Passing 231008 with 2D34 from Penarth to Bargoed
1:10:13 - Grangetown arrival
1:10:23 - Doors closing
1:10:36 - Grangetown departure
1:14:17 - Cogan arrival
1:14:28 - Doors closing
1:14:41 - Cogan departure
1:17:15 - Eastbrook arrival
1:17:24 - Doors closing
1:17:37 - Eastbrook departure
1:19:28 - Dinas Powys arrival
1:19:38 - Doors closing
1:19:48 - Dinas Powys departure
1:23:27 - Cadoxton arrival
1:23:37 - Doors closing
1:23:47 - Cadoxton departure
1:26:14 - Barry Docks arrival
1:26:23 - Doors closing
1:26:35 - Barry Docks departure
1:29:38 - Barry arrival
1:29:50 - Doors closing
1:30:06 - Barry departure
1:33:51 - Barry Island arrival
Rails in Wales. 56119 collects coal from Hirwaun in 1994
Join us as we follow 56119 up though Abercynon on it's way to collect another delivery of coal from Hirwaun. Check the run round before her return south. Next we have a quick look inside the box, now just another memory, and finally my trailer for some more 37s action in the 1990s
Transport for Wales Aberdare to Barry Island announcement 10/03/2023
Unit number - 150270 (on loan to Transport for Wales/Trafnidiaeth Cymru from Northern)
Headcode - 2Y41 1121 Aberdare/Aberdâr to Barry Island/Ynys y Barri
Welcome aboard! We will be calling at the following principal stations: Cwmbach/Cwm-bach (1124), Fernhill (1128), Mountain Ash/Aberpennar (1134), Penrhiwceiber/Penrhiw-ceibr (1138), Abercynon (1145), Pontypridd (1154), Trefforest/Trefforest (1157), Taffs Well/Ffynnon Taf (1204), Radyr/Radur (1208), Llandaf (1211), Cathays (1215), Cardiff Queen Street/Caerdydd Heol y Frenhines (1220), Cardiff Central/Caerdydd Canolog (1226), Grangetown (1230), Cogan (1233), Eastbrook (1236), Dinas Powys (1238), Cadoxton/Tregatwg (1242), Barry Docks/Dociau'r Barri (1244), Barry/Y Barri (1248) and Barry Island/Ynys y Barri (1254). Thank you.
Note - this train does not call at Trefforest Estate/Ystad Trefforest (between Trefforest and Taffs Well)