View of the Bristol Channel – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Font-y-Gary

View of the Bristol Channel – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Font-y-Gary

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View of the Bristol Channel – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Font-y-Gary

01:06

23.2km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Rhoose Point

Highlight • Natural

This is a wonderful open space to cycle through with scenic lakes and lush grassland. It's an open space that surrounds Rhoose Point, Wale's most southerly point.

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6.06 km

Porthkerry Viaduct has 16 arches and was eventually re-opened in 1900 after a faltering start when numerous supporting piers settled and had to be underpinned and reconstructed. It's been pretty solid since and now it's a Grade II listed building.

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9.22 km

Barry Castle

Highlight • Castle

17.8 km

Llancarfan Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty church, worth a look.

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18.0 km

Llancarfan Ford

Highlight • River

A fun little ford to cross. Cyclists are advised to dismount but it's usually fine to cross with care even on road bikes skinny tyres. Theres a bridge for those …

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18.1 km

St Cadoc's Church, Llancarfan

Highlight • Historical Site

Llancarfan is a picturesque village located in a peaceful and tranquil spot deep in the rural countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Llancarfan is home to the well-known parish church …

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