Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

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Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

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Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

04:25

62.7km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.6 km

Gravel Fireroad

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New "gravel" been laid along part of this - tennis ball size gravel. Tough to ride on an MTB, might struggle on a gravel bike!

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22.3 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

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Stunning panoramic viewpoint - from the tops above Bike Park Wales on the far right, through the Pen-Y-Fan central Beacons massive immediately ahead, then all the Fan's across to the …

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29.6 km

View of Aberdare

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Just keep peddling

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54.2 km

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

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Nice Incline.....👍

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58.8 km

View of the Taff Valley

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So much gravel to wave a stick at...

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60.0 km

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

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

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62.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

14.8 km

7.03 km

6.64 km

5.58 km

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

8.63 km

7.22 km

1.75 km

103 m

Elevation

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Friday 30 October

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Gravel Fireroad

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

View of Aberdare

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

View of the Taff Valley

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

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