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: November 2, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 88 m for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.54 km

View of the Countryside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes, looking left to check out the view is great as you head downhill, just keep an eye out so you don't get stuck in the ruts.

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8.08 km

View of Wind Turbines and Stone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to stop, have a break and take in the view.

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9.62 km

View of Llantrisant Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

View of the Rock Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Worth coming off trail to ride to rock escarpment. Lovely section of trail very picturesque.

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12.2 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

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18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

3.41 km

3.40 km

3.31 km

918 m

382 m

212 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.89 km

1.18 km

498 m

304 m

273 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 17 December

11°C

2°C

99 %

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