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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Taff Trail

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1. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Fairwater

77.2km

04:35

560m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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2. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Trefechan

44.5km

02:45

480m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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3. Taff Trail Tramroad Section – Quakers Yard Viaduct loop from Abercynon

30.4km

01:56

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Easy

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Andy Bryant

October 19, 2024

Absolutely loved the Taff Trail and it's contrasting scenery, starting in the mountains and Reservoirs of the Brecon Beacons through the working towns of the valleys and into the urban streets of Cardiff City. Fantastic contrast of landscapes industrial past and present. This trail is a must visit if you are in the area.

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