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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

03:03

48.0km

540m

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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 121 m for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.46 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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5.69 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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9.22 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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43.7 km

Restricted Byway Entrance Near Pen-y-Fan

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The Restricted Byway now starts/finishes about 300m south, on the Manmoel Road, compared to what is marked on OS maps. Spoke to the landowner, who mentioned it had moved. Told him I'd log it for future riders.

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

14.8 km

8.41 km

4.30 km

203 m

107 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

7.18 km

544 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 June

22°C

13°C

43 %

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

Hengoed Viaduct

Hengoed Viaduct

Penallta Park Bike Path

Restricted Byway Entrance Near Pen-y-Fan

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