The Council has provided a progress update on the final phase of the Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route between Ferndale and Tylorstown, with construction work on the main path entering its final stages.
The overall project will provide a dedicated walking and cycling route, spanning 10km from Maerdy to Tylorstown – a major investment with Welsh Government over many years.
The project has been divided into five phases of construction, with the final phase of the main route currently being built between Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre in Ferndale to the Stanleytown overbridge.
Works continue to progress well on site – with key activities such as the path surfacing and perimeter fencing due to be completed next week (w/c May 18). Following shortly afterwards, the new link to Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre will be completed.
The main route and the sports centre link will then be opened together, currently anticipated by the end of May 2026. Please look out for a Council announcement confirming the opening arrangements. Please note that until this future update, the last section of the overall route remains closed – residents should not attempt to access it on the grounds of safety.
There will also be a two-day closure of the existing section of the route (phase four), by the BMX facility at Ferndale, near Station Road/Taff Street – this is to undertake remedial works. The Council will announce arrangements for this in due course. Due to necessary culvert works, the link to Tylorstown Surgery will remain closed until end of July.
This investment has been made possible thanks to support from Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund over several years.
Thanks to the community for your ongoing cooperation.
Posted on 13/05/2026