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Pontllanfraith

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Blackwood

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Pontllanfraith

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Blackwood

Hard

20

runners

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Blackwood

01:37

15.0km

180m

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 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.08 km

The Celtic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

3.22 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

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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

3.25 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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4

3.32 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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

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5

3.48 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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6

8.81 km

Penallta Park signpost

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The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

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7

12.0 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

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This segment of the Sirhowy Valley bike path let’s you avoid the main road through Maesycwmmer. Just watch out for pedestrians if you’re going fast!

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.75 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

3.66 km

2.21 km

787 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

38 %

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