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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

The best cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

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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: November 23, 2025

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1. BikePark Wales loop from Merthyr Vale

26.5km

02:38

710m

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

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2. BikePark Wales loop from Abercanaid

22.0km

02:24

700m

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

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

65.5km

05:36

1,220m

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

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

46.5km

03:53

790m

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

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5. Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

86.0km

05:19

590m

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

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

62.8km

04:52

710m

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

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7. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

39.9km

02:54

530m

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

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

38.4km

02:57

590m

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

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9. Halfords Merthyr Tydfil – EC Cycles loop from Gellideg

32.2km

02:05

320m

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

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

20.0km

01:16

230m

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

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The best cycling routes around Merthyr Tydfil

1. BikePark Wales loop from Merthyr Vale

2. BikePark Wales loop from Abercanaid

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

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

5. Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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

7. Pontsarn Viaduct – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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

9. Halfords Merthyr Tydfil – EC Cycles loop from Gellideg

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

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