Bridleways Cynon

Maps

Existing Bridleways & Permitted routes

On this page you can find maps of existing Bridleways in RCT. The Bridleways listed have beed tried out by members of the Bridleways group and were clear of obstruction at time of riding.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 maps we recommend you purchase ordinance survey maps

no 160 Brecon Beacons& 166 Rhondda & Merthyr Tydfil which between them cover the whole of RCT.

Bridleways in Cynon Valley

Bridleway - Abercwmboi (Aberdare) to Llanwunno

The blue line shows the route

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.

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Werfa Forestry Abernant (Aberdare) - Permitted Route

Follow the blue line into the forestry and you have access to miles of forestry tracks.

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Bridleway - Foel Penderyn - Dinas Rock

The blue line shows the bridleway which is suitable to ride
The red line shows the parts of the bridleway that we are trying to improve,
we dont recommend that you use the part of the route highlighted in red
at present as it is in dis-repair.
The purple line show tha ARC way Penderyn which can be used by horse riders who have permits.
These cost £10 and can be purchased from the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Forestry above Dare Valley Country Park

The forestry surrounded by the red line is now open access for horse riders on the main forestry tracks.
The blue line shows the access track from the country park into the forestry

NB: This ride has not yet been tested by the Bridleways group

Bridleways Mountain Ash

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Links

To visit the Bridleways.co.uk website please click here The website provides route maps and information on bridleways and news from around the country

Permitted 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.

BHS Publication http://www.bhs.org.uk/DocFrame/DocView.asp?id=465&sec=-1

Pemissive Routes Cynon

These maps show permissive/multi user routes in the Cynon area. The routes are outlined in purple.

Tramway

This map depicts the Tramway from Hirwaun to Trecynon