Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.4 km for 245 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.46 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Not too difficult - just be careful as you are close to the quarry edge.

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9.88 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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11.1 km

Forest Descent Path

Highlight • Trail

West to east is downhill, watch out for walkers

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18.1 km

Rocky Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Suitable for MTB and Gravel bikes, expect mud, rocks and rivers.

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.61 km

4.40 km

3.50 km

1.43 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

8.68 km

4.17 km

2.22 km

948 m

607 m

457 m

Elevation

Weather

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Friday 28 November

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