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The best road cycling routes in the Vale of Glamorgan

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Vale of Glamorgan 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 12, 2025

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1. Cowbridge loop from Ogmore via Cafe Velo at Llantwit Major

67.4km

03:08

720m

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

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2. Café Velo – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Llantwit Major

34.4km

01:29

280m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Penarth Pier & Pavilion – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

50.7km

02:03

180m

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

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4. View of Flat Holm Island – Barry Dock Office loop from Dinas Powys

39.6km

01:50

290m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Ogmore-by-Sea Beach – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Barry

83.9km

03:43

800m

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

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6. Baffle Haus – Café Velo loop from Cadoxton

50.6km

02:16

430m

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

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7. Café Velo – Llanmihangel loop from Southerndown

44.9km

02:02

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Café Velo – Country Lanes Around Llantwit loop from Llantwit Major

28.4km

01:15

260m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Ogmore Beach – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Eastbrook

76.4km

03:29

760m

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

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10. Coffee Lounge at Bayscape – Baffle Haus loop from Dingle Road

51.9km

02:20

460m

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

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The best road cycling routes in the Vale of Glamorgan

1. Cowbridge loop from Ogmore via Cafe Velo at Llantwit Major

2. Café Velo – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Llantwit Major

3. Penarth Pier & Pavilion – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

4. View of Flat Holm Island – Barry Dock Office loop from Dinas Powys

5. Ogmore-by-Sea Beach – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Barry

6. Baffle Haus – Café Velo loop from Cadoxton

7. Café Velo – Llanmihangel loop from Southerndown

8. Café Velo – Country Lanes Around Llantwit loop from Llantwit Major

9. Ogmore Beach – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Eastbrook

10. Coffee Lounge at Bayscape – Baffle Haus loop from Dingle Road

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