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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

The best road cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Merthyr Tydfil 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: October 25, 2025

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1. Penrhos Cutting Cycle Path – Castle Coch Descent loop from Merthyr Vale

52.5km

02:21

480m

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

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2. Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

51.6km

02:39

830m

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

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3. Cefn-Coed Viaduct – Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

38.5km

01:50

440m

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

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4. Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

43.5km

02:05

550m

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

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5. Beacons Reservoir – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Llwyn-onn

48.4km

02:32

770m

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

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6. Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Merthyr Tydfil

99.4km

04:50

1,350m

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

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7. Bedlinog Inn loop from Pentre-bach

41.9km

02:22

780m

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

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8. Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

27.4km

01:20

350m

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

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9. Castle Coch Descent – Caerphilly Castle loop from Merthyr Tydfil

67.7km

03:17

820m

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

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10. Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass – Beacons Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

103km

05:14

1,570m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

1. Penrhos Cutting Cycle Path – Castle Coch Descent loop from Merthyr Vale

2. Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

3. Cefn-Coed Viaduct – Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

4. Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

5. Beacons Reservoir – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Llwyn-onn

6. Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Merthyr Tydfil

7. Bedlinog Inn loop from Pentre-bach

8. Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

9. Castle Coch Descent – Caerphilly Castle loop from Merthyr Tydfil

10. Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass – Beacons Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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