If you’re keen to go mountain biking near Cardiff, you’re in for a treat. Wales’ capital city is excellently placed to take advantage of some of the UK’s best trails. …

Last updated: September 29, 2025

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1. Blackweir Bridge – View of Castell Coch loop from Cathays

24.3km

01:28

210m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blue Bridge, Radyr – River Taff Weir loop from Radyr

33.0km

01:57

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Castell Coch – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Ninian Park

41.5km

02:46

490m

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

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4. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Fairwater

77.2km

04:35

560m

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

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5. Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – Forest Descent Path loop from Whitchurch

30.1km

02:33

600m

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

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6. View of Castell Coch – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llandaf

32.9km

02:02

280m

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

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7. View of Castell Coch – Taff Trail Junction loop from Rumney

51.1km

02:44

260m

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

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8. View of Castell Coch – Blue Bridge, Radyr loop from Radyr

18.4km

01:10

210m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Castell Coch – Parc Penallta Signpost loop from Birchgrove

49.6km

04:03

910m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Castell Coch – Parc Penallta Signpost loop from Radyr

41.2km

02:47

520m

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

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The best MTB trails around Cardiff

1. Blackweir Bridge – View of Castell Coch loop from Cathays

2. Blue Bridge, Radyr – River Taff Weir loop from Radyr

3. View of Castell Coch – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Ninian Park

4. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Fairwater

5. Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – Forest Descent Path loop from Whitchurch

6. View of Castell Coch – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Llandaf

7. View of Castell Coch – Taff Trail Junction loop from Rumney

8. View of Castell Coch – Blue Bridge, Radyr loop from Radyr

9. View of Castell Coch – Parc Penallta Signpost loop from Birchgrove

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