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Pentrebach tourist information
The small town of Pentrebach is a traditional Welsh valleys settlement south of Merthyr Tydfil.
It is one of the best places to walk the Trevithick trail, celebrating the achievements of the famous inventor Richard Trevithick (1771-1833). It was here that his 'Pen-y-Darren' steam locomotive completed the world's first railway journey in 1802 and entered the history books. The trail runs for 9 miles through the Taff valley, past the town and the Trevithick tunnel - the world's first railway bridge - all amazingly created for a bet between factory bosses that is could not be done.
The Trevithick Trail, Pentrebach
Cycle path following the historic route of the first ever steam locomotive. The Trevithick Trail information
Try days out to Swansea or Abergavenny.
Towns Near Pentrebach To Visit - straight line distance:
Merthyr Tydfil Tourist Information (1.70 miles) Aberfan Tourist Information (2.30 miles) Aberdare Tourist Information (3.88 miles) Pontsticill Tourist Information (4.83 miles)
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