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The best road cycling routes around Nelson

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Want to go road cycling around Nelson? We’ve reviewed all of the road rides around Nelson to identify the best. Explore them all here, and find your perfect road cycling route around Nelson.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Penallta Park Bike Path – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ystrad Mynach

103km

06:33

1,170m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Penallta Park Bike Path – Waterfall Along Cycle Route loop from Ystrad Mynach

45.2km

02:10

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

20.5km

01:02

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Caerphilly Castle – Draethen Road loop from Ystrad Mynach

35.3km

01:40

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

48.1km

02:16

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Nelson

1. Penallta Park Bike Path – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ystrad Mynach

2. Penallta Park Bike Path – Waterfall Along Cycle Route loop from Ystrad Mynach

3. Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

4. Caerphilly Castle – Draethen Road loop from Ystrad Mynach

5. Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

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