Bridleways in RCT
Existing Bridleways & Permitted routes
On this page you can find details of existing Bridleways & permitted routes in RCT. Not all of the bridleways have been tested by the group and we cannot guarantee that they are clear of obstruction. If you do find any obstructions on a bridleway then please contact us and we will see if we can improve the track.
If you would like more detailed information about bridleways in RCT we recommend you purchase ordinance survey maps no 160 Brecon Beacons & 166 Rhondda & Merthyr Tydfil which between them cover the whole of RCT.
Or maps are available from Merthyr RCT Groundwork Trust that detail the Loops and Links trails.
Bridleways & Permitted Routes in Rhondda
Bridleway - Blaencwm
The route starts at the top end of Treherbert
and goes through the forestry in various directions. The route heads over to Glyncorrwg in Neath Porttalbot
and over to Rhigos in the Cynon valley.
and goes through the forestry in various directions. The route heads over to Glyncorrwg in Neath Porttalbot
and over to Rhigos in the Cynon valley.
Bridleway - Ton Pentre - Bwlch (A4061)
Bridleway - Cwm Parc - Blaengarw
This bridleway starts in Cwm Parc Treorchy and
goes over the mountain to Blaengarw and into the forestry.
Bridleway - Clydach Vale (Morton Terrace) - Bwllfa Farm
Bridleway - Tonypandy (Gilfach Road)
Branches off in two directions to Gifach Goch and to Glyogwr
Bridleway - Pentre - Maerdy
Bridleway - Ystrad - Ferndale
Bridleway - Ynyshir (Penrhiwgwynt Road) - Ynyswbwl - links with bridleway from Llwyncelyn
Restricted Byway - Stanleytown - Llanwonno
Restricted Byway - Porth (Llanwunno Road) - Llanwunno
Bridleway - Trehafod (Mount Pleasant) - Gelliwion Road
Bridleways & Permitted Routes in Cynon Valley
Bridleway - Abercwmboi (Aberdare) to Llanwunno
Bridleway - Foel Penderyn - Dinas Rock
ARC Way - Permitted Route - Hirwaun - Penderyn
Bridleway - Cwm Hunt Rhigos - Glyncorrwg
Bridleway - Rhigos Road (junction with Halt Road) - Rhigos Road (nr junction with Mount Road)
Werfa Forestry Abernant
Riders can access the forestry from Werfa lane. At the second forestry gate on the left hand side there is a horse step, turn left straight away and you will see a small track through the trees, this track will take you onto the main Foretsry roads and tracks. If you take the track from Werfa lane over the horse step and go straight on the path will lead you onto the old line in Cwmbach.
Bridleway - Aberaman - Llanwunno
Open Access Forestry
The forestry above Dare Valley Country Park is open access for horse riders and can be accessed by taking the black path onto the mountain past the new camp site and following the track to the top left hand side where you can take the track up into the forestry.
Tramway - Permitted Route - Hirwaun to Trecynon
Old railway lines - Permitted Routes
Llwydcoed - Cwmbach
Aberdare - Cwmaman
Aberdare - Cwmaman
Bridleway - Fernhill - Perthcelyn
Bridleway - A4059 New Road Mountain Ash into Forestry to Forest Road Mountain Ash
Bridleway - Forest Road Mountain Ash into forestry
Bridleways & Permitted Routes in Taff area
Bridleway - Llanharry (Llanharry Road)
Bridleway - Llanharan (Jubil Street) - Brynna Road
Bridleway - Brynna (Church Street) - links with bridleway at end of Gellifed Road which in turn links into a network of bridleways
Bridleway - Llanharran (Danygraig Road)
Bridleways Information
For information on bridleways around the UK please visit www.bridleways.co.uk
Pemissive Routes
If you are a land owner or know of any land owner that would allow a permissive route for horse riding accross a peice of land this would be very welcome and would increase the facilities for horse riders.
A landowner can allow access for horse riding on his/her land without it becoming a permanent right of way. A letter can be lodged with the local authority to state that the landowner is allowing a permissive route and that they do not wish it to become a permanent right of way. This means that even if people have access to the land for over 20 years it can never be claimed as a permanent right of way allowing the landowner to shut of the path if they feel that they are not confortable with having it on their land.
If anyone is in this position please contact Briars Bridleways and we will discuss options such as lockable gates and corals to keep in stock.
