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Hengoed Viaduct – Woodland Trail loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Woodland Trail loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Woodland Trail loop from Ystrad Mynach

05:24

47.7km

1,090m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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1.84 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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2.10 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Wheel o Drams is a sculpture constructed of connected coal mining drams, designed to represent the industrial history of the region. Known locally as ‘the Stargate', it serves as …

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3.04 km

Cow Field Trail to Maesycwmmer

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a great one for running: It's relatively flat aside from a few inclines, and it's incredibly peaceful. It cuts straight through a cow field, though, so if …

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5.31 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The old quarry is a pretty interesting site to behold as you pass on the road. Set in a small inlet just off the main path, you have to walk through some pretty overgrown fauna to get in.

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8.79 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

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12.8 km

Begwns Round Barrow

Archaeological Site

22.0 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

26.3 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog

Forest

35.6 km

Mynydd Meio

Peak

47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

10.4 km

4.81 km

4.45 km

2.21 km

1.70 km

270 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

10.4 km

6.73 km

6.64 km

3.99 km

1.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

21°C

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Hengoed Viaduct – Woodland Trail loop from Ystrad Mynach

Hengoed Viaduct

Hengoed Viaduct

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Cow Field Trail to Maesycwmmer

Old Quarry

Woodland Trail

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