Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 25.4 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.39 km

Fforest Ganol

Forest

6.31 km

Technical Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Technical (but fun) trail. Rocky, rooty, and sometimes muddy following rain. Keep alert for your line choice.

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7.97 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Not too difficult - just be careful as you are close to the quarry edge.

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8.75 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

Caerphilly is surrounded by lots of rolling hills and countryside. You can enjoy great views on a bike ride or hike nearby to the town.

Nearer to the centre, Caerphilly Castle is worth visiting.

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9.24 km

Graig Hill

Highlight • Trail

Insanely steep

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10.4 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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16.2 km

Coed Cefn-pwll-du

Forest

22.1 km

River Rhymney Cycle Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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25.6 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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29.4 km

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

taff trail is lovely . small sections can be industrial, however I found this section through the trees particularly beautiful 🌳

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32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

7.25 km

5.57 km

4.71 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

10.3 km

7.30 km

132 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 December

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