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River Taff and Footbridge – Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ninian Park

River Taff and Footbridge – Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ninian Park

Moderate

3.5

(4)

366

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River Taff and Footbridge – Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ninian Park

03:54

87.2km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 99 m for 88 m

After 9.97 km for 110 m

After 87.1 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.68 km

River Taff and Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

10.0 km

Coed y Trenches

Forest

10.5 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

27.0 km

Heol Y Cyw Common

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Smooth, rolling tarmac. Exposed, can be brutal with an unfavourable wind

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40.6 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

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The best side to climb the Bwlch from! Beautiful climb, not too demanding, with a rewarding view at the top

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47.9 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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47.9 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

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87.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

14.2 km

11.1 km

1.10 km

300 m

256 m

255 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

1.73 km

255 m

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

11°C

0 %

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River Taff and Footbridge – Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ninian Park

River Taff and Footbridge

Heol Y Cyw Common

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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