Millennium Milepost - Ystalyfera, Powys, Wales.
N 51° 46.096 W 003° 46.814
30U E 446160 N 5735552
The Fossil Tree - Millennium milepost takes the form of an Abstract Sculpture, with relief imagery of fossils. The arms show the direction & distance to Ystradgynlais 1/2m & Pontardawe 5m. The Milepost is located, Ystalyfera, Powys, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMW99Q
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/28/2017
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The Signpost in the form of an abstract tree with relief imagery of fossils depicting the passage of time from early primitive creatures to the ultimate demise of fossil fuel driven technology.
Route 43 is part of the 'National Cycle Network' & 'The Celtic Trail' Also known as Swansea Bay Cycle Route. Located at 'Afon Twrch Aqueduct. This location is viewable & accessible by foot from Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera.
National Cycle network 43 - The location of this waymark is within section '2 - Clydach to Ystalyfera' as described below. The coordinates were taken at the Mile Post alongside Route 43 as it crosses over the former 'Afon Twrch Aqueduct' Ystalyfera,
Located 5 miles North of Pontardawe & 15 Miles North of Swansea, in the picturesque Upper Swansea Valley, between Ystalyfera, & Gurnos, in the former County of Glamorgan, now in the County of Powys, South Wales.
From the SusTrans Website:
1. Swansea to Clydach:
"Following a mixture of riverside paths, new purpose build sections and old railway lines, this route provides a green strip through the industrial heart of the Swansea Valley. From the route it is possible to see some of the valley’s industrial past, while at the same time the route showcase its regenerated present. The ride begins in the re-developed marina, running alongside the Tawe and taking you up past the Morfa Retail Park and the Liberty Stadium.
2. Clydach to Ystalyfera:
This is a very gentle 6.5 mile ride along canal towpath and old railway, following the valley floor from between two of the major Swansea Valley towns. Starting from Coed Gwilwm Park, the route picks up the canal towpath and takes you into the heart of Pontardawe. Moving away from the Canal and following the river bank, you find your way onto the old railway line. This takes you through woodland alongside the river before emerging on the edge of Ystalyfera. The ride can be halved in length if you stop in Pontardawe, while it can also be extended by riding in the opposite direction. If you are feeling particularly energetic it is possible to ride from Ystalyfera to Mumbles almost entirely on traffic free paths.
3. Ystradgynlais to Caehopkin" Text Source: (
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