Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18 m for 46 m

After 19.1 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

Aberfan Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Monument

it's forestry track up to here, perfect for gravel bikes, on an MTB you can go of piste on the many paths through the woodland

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10.6 km

Barry Sidings Fire Road Climb

Highlight • Trail

Super cruisy fire road climb to the top of the trails. On the way up you can check out all the trail options jumping off to the sides.

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12.4 km

Barry Sidings Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

19.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.04 km

2.35 km

826 m

158 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

5.25 km

891 m

317 m

Elevation

Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 17 December

11°C

1°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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