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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Crosskeys

Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Crosskeys

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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Crosskeys

03:00

66.8km

580m

Road cycling

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.5 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.1 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely path to ride on. A gentle incline and suitable for most abilities

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12.4 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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23.6 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.

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26.7 km

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

Highlight • Climb

Good little cut through up over into Lisvane. Good climb up through the farm
Passable on a road bike just turns a bit rough past the farm. Also watch out for the gate after the first decent.

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32.1 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

51.3 km

View from Hawse Lane Bridge over the South Wales Main Line

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hawse Lane bridge, crossing the South Wales main-line offers somewhat of a high point over the Wentlooge Level. Be aware it's a fairly narrow crossing point.

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59.2 km

Fourteen Locks Pond

Highlight • Lake

a great stop place to rest have a coffe and cake full your bottle of water and enjoy some view ... the old locks serve now as a pond for …

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66.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

5.75 km

3.22 km

1.58 km

162 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.3 km

8.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

19°C

12°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Crosskeys

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Hengoed Viaduct

Caerphilly Castle

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

View from Hawse Lane Bridge over the South Wales Main Line

Fourteen Locks Pond

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