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Built in 1280, this castle has a fascinating life story. It is the second largest castle and grounds in UK, slightly smaller than Windsor castle. The water defenses are now home to plenty of birds and the grounds offer fantastic views of this stunning castle

Great views nice ride

Great steady cycle way, good for getting the kids out

better in the daytime but well lit at night.

Mostly tarmac

Along with some magnificent views the end place Goytre Wharf definitely worth visiting

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley. The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture (locally known as "The Stargate") by Andy Hazell, is formed from a circle of coalmining dram trucks.

Caerphilly Castle has had a £5m investment into conservation and repair of the structure - from late October '22 the scaffold and sheeting that protected the works will be removed. Caerphilly Castle is the biggest castle in Wales, and second biggest in the UK. Wales’s very own Leaning Tower, even wonkier than that of Pisa — courtesy of Civil War gunpowder is probably the castle’s best-loved feature.

Not sure about opening hours because it’s pretty new but the owner said she’s going to be there as much as possible (every day at the moment)

This paved shared-use trail alongside the River River Rhymney is a really delightful way to avoid the busy Newport Road on the other side of the industrial estate, and you get to soak up some nature too. The trail features on National Cycle Route 4 and the Celtic Trail, but be sure to take care here as it is also popular with walkers and runners from nearby Bedwas and Trethomas.

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches. The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is a good alternative. Then follow the road from Treorchy/Llwynypia to Pontypridd. The Taff Trail is an easy route into Cardiff.

So much gravel to wave a stick at...

Fantastic cycle lane surrounding a lot of the castle to get a good view from different angles.

just be watch out for dog walkers and families

From this spot, you get a stunning view of Caerphilly Castle over the reflective water of the moat. With massive walls, towers, gatehouses, and water defences covering 30 acres (12 ha), Caerphilly is the mightiest castle in Wales and is second in size only to Windsor Castle in the whole of Britain. The castle was built from 1268 after the rise of the powerful Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, persuaded Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare that he needed a fortress building fast.

Good little cut through up over into Lisvane. Good climb up through the farm Passable on a road bike just turns a bit rough past the farm. Also watch out for the gate after the first decent.

The Taff Trail (Welsh: Taith Taf) is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles (89 km) between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. Tongwynlais - after passing underneath the A470 dual carriageway, the trail reaches the village of Tongwynlais. As well as shops, pubs, a café, and a cycle shop, it is home to the Gothic fantasy castle, Castell Coch. At Tongwynlais, the trail splits into two. The high-level route climbs the steep hill to Castell Coch, then up a very steep path (best avoided in muddy conditions), and along a forest track of sharp stones. The low-level route is tarmacked and runs below the castle, adjacent to Taff's Well railway station and then climbs steadily for 1.5 miles (2.4 km) along the former Rhymney Railway, until it rejoins the high-level route just before the Nantgarw bypass. Here the route turns left off the main path, an easy turn to miss, and crosses the bypass, joining National Cycle Network Route 4 (known in Wales as the Celtic Trail). Route 4 stretches from London in the east to St David's in the west, and runs along with the Taff Trail as far as Pontypridd. Pontypridd - the trail proceeds along the former Alexandra (Newport Docks) Docks & Railway Company line towards Rhydyfelin. At Rhydyfelin, the Trail emerges briefly to cross a minor road, before continuing through the Glyntaff Farm housing estate and passing along the length of Glyntaff Cemetery. After the cemetery, the Trail joins Cilfynydd Road. The former route continued along the road for half a mile, before leading into the northern end of Pontypridd town centre. However, the trail is now signposted to cross a pedestrian bridge and pass through Ynysangharad Park. At the northern exit from the park, users may wish to take a short (50 yards) detour to visit the Old Bridge in Pontypridd.

Caerphilly Castle is a classic moated castle and provides a wonderful backdrop to this busy welsh town.

You can really spend most of the day here, and you will always find a new perspective that makes everything look different !. Have fun discovering

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Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!