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The best road cycling routes around Caerphilly

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Caerphilly to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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1. Caerphilly Mountain climb from both North and South loop

37.9km

02:01

690m

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

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2. Rhymney Valley views loop from Hengoed

40.1km

02:08

590m

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

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3. Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

128km

06:39

2,180m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Caerphilly Castle – Beacons Reservoir loop from Llanbradach

107km

04:51

970m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Caerphilly Castle – Fourteen Locks Pond loop from Caerphilly

46.8km

02:12

510m

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

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6. Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Newbridge

53.6km

02:34

590m

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

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7. Caerphilly Castle – Penallta Park Bike Path loop from Caerphilly

43.3km

01:59

400m

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

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8. Water Tap at Bikes + Hikes – River Tarell Crossing loop from Rhymney

104km

05:12

1,470m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Penrhos Cutting Cycle Path – Radyr Weir loop from Aber

24.8km

01:07

180m

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

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10. Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

101km

04:52

1,220m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Caerphilly

1. Caerphilly Mountain climb from both North and South loop

2. Rhymney Valley views loop from Hengoed

3. Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

4. Caerphilly Castle – Beacons Reservoir loop from Llanbradach

5. Caerphilly Castle – Fourteen Locks Pond loop from Caerphilly

6. Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Newbridge

7. Caerphilly Castle – Penallta Park Bike Path loop from Caerphilly

8. Water Tap at Bikes + Hikes – River Tarell Crossing loop from Rhymney

9. Penrhos Cutting Cycle Path – Radyr Weir loop from Aber

10. Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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