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The best MTB trails around Caerphilly

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Mountain biking around Caerphilly is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Wales. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Cafall red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

18.7km

02:13

560m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Twrch red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

13.5km

01:31

360m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Pwca blue trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

3.26km

00:21

90m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Odin Section on Twrch Trail – Castle Valley on Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

32.9km

03:02

760m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Cafall Rock Garden – View of Cwmcarn Forest loop from Risca and Pontymister

44.3km

03:40

800m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister

20.5km

01:48

460m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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7. Dragon Run, Cafall Trail – Odin Section on Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

47.2km

04:30

1,090m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Off-Piste Forest Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister

15.6km

01:44

590m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Garlic Run Trail – Mynydd Rudry loop from Caerphilly

21.0km

01:49

380m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pwca Two Tunnels – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca and Pontymister

15.9km

01:06

220m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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The best MTB trails around Caerphilly

1. Cafall red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

2. Twrch red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

3. Pwca blue trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

4. Odin Section on Twrch Trail – Castle Valley on Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

5. Cafall Rock Garden – View of Cwmcarn Forest loop from Risca and Pontymister

6. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister

7. Dragon Run, Cafall Trail – Odin Section on Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

8. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Off-Piste Forest Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister

9. Garlic Run Trail – Mynydd Rudry loop from Caerphilly

10. Pwca Two Tunnels – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca and Pontymister

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