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Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun

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Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun

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Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun

01:25

17.8km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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581 m

River Ely

Highlight • Other

2.92 km

Smaelog Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

4.16 km

Smilog Trails

Highlight • Forest

Don't ride this, its way to rocky. Rocks are fine but these are massive and bikes clip on them

Tip by

6.09 km

View of Llanharry, Barry, and Llantwit Major from Dawn Canal Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views over Llanhary to Barry and Llantwit Major

Tip by

6.17 km

View of the Rock Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Go when trail is dry.

Tip by

6.85 km

View of Llantrisant Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.78 km

View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.78 km

St Peter’s Church Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

3.45 km

3.13 km

3.01 km

2.07 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

4.48 km

1.23 km

1.18 km

746 m

563 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun

River Ely

Smaelog Lane

Smilog Trails

View of Llanharry, Barry, and Llantwit Major from Dawn Canal Rocks

View of the Rock Escarpment

View of Llantrisant Forest

View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm

St Peter’s Church Ruins

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