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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: December 9, 2025

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1. Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

51.4km

02:47

900m

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

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

38.0km

01:47

430m

440m

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

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

52.5km

02:21

480m

Moderate 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

43.0km

02:03

540m

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

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5. Beacons Reservoir – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Llwyn-onn

48.4km

02:32

770m

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

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6. Waterfall Along Cycle Route – Garth Hill Climb loop from Pentre-bach

65.9km

03:07

680m

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

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

98.9km

04:48

1,340m

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

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8. Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

27.3km

01:20

350m

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

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9. Bedlinog Inn loop from Pentre-bach

41.9km

02:22

770m

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

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

67.7km

03:17

820m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

1. Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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

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

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

5. Beacons Reservoir – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Llwyn-onn

6. Waterfall Along Cycle Route – Garth Hill Climb loop from Pentre-bach

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

8. Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch loop from Merthyr Tydfil

9. Bedlinog Inn loop from Pentre-bach

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

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