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Merthyr Tydfil

The best MTB trails around Merthyr Tydfil

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Mountain biking around Merthyr Tydfil 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 …

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. Beast of Burden climb — Bike Park Wales

4.50km

00:41

230m

10m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. E-Bike pedal up climb — Bike Park Wales

2.27km

00:29

230m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. BikePark Wales Trailhead – Vicious Valley Red Trail loop from Abercanaid

8.06km

01:00

230m

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Taf Trail – Talybont Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

54.0km

04:05

830m

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

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5. The Gap Trail Fork – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Pant

33.4km

02:37

530m

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

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6. View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Trefechan

46.9km

03:58

850m

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

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7. Taf Trail – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pentre-bach

26.7km

01:36

280m

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

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8. View of Taf Fechan – View of Pontsticill loop from Dowlais Top

26.8km

02:06

360m

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

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9. Llwyn Onn Reservoir – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Llwyn-onn

33.8km

02:36

550m

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

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10. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Trefechan

44.9km

02:46

490m

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

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The best MTB trails around Merthyr Tydfil

1. Beast of Burden climb — Bike Park Wales

2. E-Bike pedal up climb — Bike Park Wales

3. BikePark Wales Trailhead – Vicious Valley Red Trail loop from Abercanaid

4. Taf Trail – Talybont Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

5. The Gap Trail Fork – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Pant

6. View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Trefechan

7. Taf Trail – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pentre-bach

8. View of Taf Fechan – View of Pontsticill loop from Dowlais Top

9. Llwyn Onn Reservoir – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Llwyn-onn

10. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Trefechan

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