Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 57.7 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.98 km

Radyr Weir

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The weir spans the River Taff, which flows directly through the heart of South Wales. It's a nice place to stop and refuel with picnic benches and a peaceful atmosphere.

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3.43 km

River Taff

Lake

33.7 km

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

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An enjoyable(-ish) climb up from Aberdare to the top of Maerdy mountain. Equally enjoyable descent, with the switchbacks making it interesting as opposed to most straight line descents. Really good …

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39.2 km

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee shop.

Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.

Great coffee and cakes.

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47.9 km

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

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Perfect for your best summer bike

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57.8 km

The Crazy Croissant Cafe

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Friendly cafe in high street, good coffee and crumpets ☕🤪

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73.0 km

Flower Lodge

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Great coffee, cakes and food. Open now for coffee and cakes with social distancing.

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75.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

25.0 km

19.8 km

3.16 km

403 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.5 km

4.16 km

571 m

354 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 20 December

10°C

6°C

43 %

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