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The best cycling routes around Caerphilly

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Cycling around Caerphilly is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Wales. So you can find your perfect Caerphilly bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. Blackwood to Rhymney loop from Hengoed Viaduct

45.7km

03:00

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nelson and Crosskeys loop from Caerphilly

50.4km

03:24

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caerphilly Castle – River Rhymney Cycle Trail loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

48.3km

03:08

470m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Taff Bargoed Park River Walk – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pengam

24.2km

01:31

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hengoed Viaduct – Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Gilfach Fargoed

48.7km

03:20

760m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The banking loop from Newbridge

29.1km

01:52

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Caerphilly Castle – View of the Taff Valley loop from Aber

62.6km

03:45

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Hengoed Viaduct – Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Hengoed

35.8km

02:32

670m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Snack Ranch loop from Hengoed

14.7km

00:54

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Newport Transporter Bridge – Halfords Newport loop from Risca and Pontymister

28.3km

01:45

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Caerphilly

1. Blackwood to Rhymney loop from Hengoed Viaduct

2. Nelson and Crosskeys loop from Caerphilly

3. Caerphilly Castle – River Rhymney Cycle Trail loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

4. Taff Bargoed Park River Walk – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pengam

5. Hengoed Viaduct – Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Gilfach Fargoed

6. The banking loop from Newbridge

7. Caerphilly Castle – View of the Taff Valley loop from Aber

8. Hengoed Viaduct – Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Hengoed

9. The Snack Ranch loop from Hengoed

10. Newport Transporter Bridge – Halfords Newport loop from Risca and Pontymister

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