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The River Ely flows south-east through south Wales from Tonyrefail to Cardiff. Dingle Road, Dinas Powys, Waun-gron Park and Llanharan stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 7 stations within reach of the River Ely: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Ely runs about 23 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Ely train stations
- Pontyclun
- Cogan0.2 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Waun-gron Park0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
- Dingle Road0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
- Eastbrook1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
- Dinas Powys1.8 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
- Llanharan1.8 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the riverside path from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the River Ely, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle Road | Waun-gron Park | 5 mi | about 1.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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