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Tondu and Llantwit Major loop from Porthcawl

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Tondu and Llantwit Major loop from Porthcawl

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Tondu and Llantwit Major loop from Porthcawl

05:09

77.6km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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2.55 km

Rest Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Rest Bay is a sandy beach on the outskirts of Porthcawl, backed by The Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

The beach receives a decent amount of swell, making it a good …

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16.6 km

Parc Slip Mining Memorial and Wooden Badger Sculpture

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Parc Slip is a nature reserve run by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, set on the site of an old coal mine.

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26.0 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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The Blackmill Path is a fantastic section of National Cycle Route 4 that runs alongside Ogwr Fach, linking Blackmill to the west to Hendreforgan and Tonyrefail. It also features on …

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51.6 km

St Illtyd's Church, Llantwit Major

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic parish church, often referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of Wales," is recognised for its exceptional collection of carved stones and effigies, earning it grade I listed status …

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68.3 km

Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge

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Be sure to go see the dipping bridge if you're passing close by.

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77.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

15.1 km

3.95 km

3.46 km

2.06 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

57.9 km

11.7 km

7.39 km

615 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tondu and Llantwit Major loop from Porthcawl

Rest Bay Beach

Parc Slip Mining Memorial and Wooden Badger Sculpture

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge

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