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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontypridd Town

Evan and James James Memorial – Pen-y-Foel Trig Point loop from Pontypridd

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontypridd Town

Evan and James James Memorial – Pen-y-Foel Trig Point loop from Pontypridd

Moderate

13

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Evan and James James Memorial – Pen-y-Foel Trig Point loop from Pontypridd

03:29

42.7km

700m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.04 km

Pontypridd Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

2

1.36 km

Evan and James James Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This father and son wrote the Welsh National Anthem in 1856. Evan wrote the lyrics and James composed the Melody.

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3

6.85 km

Carnetown Carnage Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

be sure to stop and take in the views ... ditch the starva segment chasing mentality and find some peace and perspective...

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4

9.90 km

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views into the valleys. Very rocky, muddy and rutted trail to get to it though.

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B

42.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

11.5 km

4.15 km

4.04 km

3.60 km

1.29 km

198 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

10.9 km

10.4 km

4.15 km

1.92 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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