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Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Caerphilly

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Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Caerphilly

Hard

3.8

(6)

31

riders

Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Caerphilly

02:56

45.7km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 919 m for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

906 m

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

Tip by

2

1.21 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest castles still standing in the country and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing. Check ahead to see opening times.

Tip by

3

4.03 km

Fisherman's Rest Pub

Highlight • Pub

4

5.18 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 …

Tip by

5

12.6 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

Tip by

12.9 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

7

19.7 km

Well-Lit Cycleway in Tredegar Park

Highlight • Cycleway

A good well lit cycleway throughout the whole park and a great way of avoiding all the traffic as you come out of Newport.

Tip by

23.2 km

Tredegar House Lake

Lake

9

34.4 km

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

B

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

16.4 km

5.60 km

1.79 km

1.46 km

244 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

11.0 km

1.28 km

1.10 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

6°C

62 %

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