Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

03:14

59.7km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.21 km

Eglwysilan Common Road and Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome views across the valleys and rideable in either direction.

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19.6 km

Bedlinog Inn

Highlight • Other

This pub is at the bottom of Bedlinog hill, one of the steeper hills in the immediate area. it leads up to Gelligaer common with its views of the Brecon …

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29.5 km

Coed Groes-faen

Forest

47.1 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely path to ride on. A gentle incline and suitable for most abilities

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48.2 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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48.4 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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57.8 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest castles still standing in the country and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing. Check ahead to see opening times.

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59.7 km

End point

Train Station

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