Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun
Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun
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Smilog Trails – View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm loop from Pontyclun
01:22
17.8km
250m
Mountain biking
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 13.3 km for 86 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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581 m
River Ely
Highlight • Other
2.92 km
Smaelog Lane
Highlight • Cycleway
4.16 km
Smilog Trails
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
6.09 km
View of Llanharry, Barry, and Llantwit Major from Dawn Canal Rocks
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
6.17 km
View of the Rock Escarpment
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
6.85 km
View of Llantrisant Forest
Highlight • Viewpoint
7.78 km
View of Fforch Nest Wind Farm
Highlight • Viewpoint
7.78 km
St Peter’s Church Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
17.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.56 km
3.45 km
3.13 km
3.01 km
2.07 km
1.55 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.19 km
4.48 km
1.23 km
1.18 km
1.18 km
563 m
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Elevation
Highest point (250 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 20 May
21°C
11°C
17 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
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