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Caerphilly Castle – Radyr Weir loop from Cardiff Queen Street

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Caerphilly Castle – Radyr Weir loop from Cardiff Queen Street

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Caerphilly Castle – Radyr Weir loop from Cardiff Queen Street

03:30

58.4km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.2 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.8 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

27.2 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

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34.6 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 …

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39.3 km

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!

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42.1 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great steady cycle way, good for getting the kids out

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43.2 km

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

taff trail is lovely . small sections can be industrial, however I found this section through the trees particularly beautiful 🌳

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48.5 km

River Taff

Lake

48.9 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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50.7 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

57.0 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.

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58.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

25.6 km

2.91 km

2.24 km

397 m

313 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

8.72 km

389 m

263 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

18°C

13°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Caerphilly Castle – Radyr Weir loop from Cardiff Queen Street

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

River Rhymney Cycle Trail