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The trackbed fromPant to Dowlais Top Junction is extant in
places, howevr is not walkable in any significant lengths. Pant
Station lies on private land. Both platforms remain, however no
buildings are present. The junction with the Brecon to Merthyr
mainline lies just to the western end of the platforms.
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Only some of the section from Fochriw to Dowlais Top Junction
is extant, as the area was subject to open-cast mining after closure of
the route. A short section is extant crossing Gelli-gaer Common.
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The trackbed is followable as far as about a mile south of
Fochriw. The section nearest Fochriw is used as a gallops
and access is not possible.
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The trackbed is walkable in its entirety between Darran and
Deri and Ogilvie. The bridge over Mill Road in Deri Village has
been demolished, however other structures remain. The trackbed
forms part of Parc Cwm Darran, sited on reclaimed mining land. At
Ogilvie, a branch line leaves the main route, to the east. This
branch line went to Ogilvie Colliery. Unusual wooden bridges passed
over both lines, however these are now in a poor state of repair. They
are listed structures.
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The trackbed is walkable from just north of Bargoed Station
all the way to Darran and Deri. Unfortunately, the path is not
accessible from the station itself. All bridges are still intact,
including an unusual footpath overbridge with steam guards. The
eastern or 'down' platform of the Groes Faen Colliery workman's halt
remains, along with rails embedded in a concrete crossing at the end of
the station site.
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