Cycling around Merthyr Tydfil is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Wales. So you can find your perfect Merthyr Tydfil 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: October 9, 2025

1. NCN46 Heads of the Valleys & NCN47 Celtic Trail loop from Merthyr Tydfil

65.5km

05:36

1,220m

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

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2. BikePark Wales loop from Merthyr Vale

26.5km

02:38

710m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

46.5km

03:53

790m

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4.7

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210

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4. Radyr Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

87.4km

05:24

600m

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148

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5. Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

62.9km

04:50

710m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

40.7km

02:57

530m

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7. Start of The Gap Trail – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

38.4km

02:57

590m

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8. Halfords Merthyr Tydfil loop from Gellideg

31.6km

02:04

320m

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

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9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Merthyr Tydfil Cycle Path loop from Merthyr Tydfil

20.8km

01:19

240m

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

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10. Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest Gravel Track loop from Merthyr Tydfil

60.2km

04:06

960m

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The best cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

1. NCN46 Heads of the Valleys & NCN47 Celtic Trail loop from Merthyr Tydfil

2. BikePark Wales loop from Merthyr Vale

3. Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

4. Radyr Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

5. Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Pontsticill

6. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

7. Start of The Gap Trail – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

8. Halfords Merthyr Tydfil loop from Gellideg

9. Pontsarn Viaduct – Merthyr Tydfil Cycle Path loop from Merthyr Tydfil

10. Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest Gravel Track loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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