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Cardiff to Cwmcarn — Gravel heaven in Wales

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Cardiff to Cwmcarn — Gravel heaven in Wales

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June 13, 2021

Cardiff to Cwmcarn — Gravel heaven in Wales

Hard

08:24

97.2km

11.6km/h

1,800m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.7 km for 1.60 km

After 23.7 km for 566 m

After 79.5 km for 1.89 km

After 94.0 km for 87 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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24.0 km

Grassy Bridleway Descent to Machen

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Great grassy easy descent from the south, connecting off-road route into Machen town. Although it's well-running down the hill, it gets a little boggy at the bottom so take care in winter!

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36.3 km

Cwmcarn Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Brilliant wide and mellow gravel road that contours around the hillside, with some gradual ups and downs. Offers brilliant views over Cardiff and the coastline and very accessible from Cwmcarn and the MTB trails.

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46.3 km

Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic high dirt road leading out of Cwmcarn heading north, offering spectacular views over the coast and even over to North Devon on a clear day. Brilliant trail but be aware in winter, you'll get wet feet!

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64.1 km

Sirhowy Valley Country Park Rocky Climb

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great tester of a climb on a mountain bike (or even gravel bike if you're brave)! You'll find large, angular and chunky rocks on the trail, with a highline ridge to the right featuring more roots.

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97.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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30.4 km

28.0 km

17.3 km

10.4 km

7.82 km

2.71 km

372 m

186 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

35.6 km

12.4 km

5.52 km

< 100 m

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Cardiff to Cwmcarn — Gravel heaven in Wales

Grassy Bridleway Descent to Machen

Cwmcarn Gravel Road

Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack

Sirhowy Valley Country Park Rocky Climb

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