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Radyr and Morganstown

View of Castell Coch – Blue Bridge, Radyr loop from Radyr

Mountain biking trails

Radyr and Morganstown

View of Castell Coch – Blue Bridge, Radyr loop from Radyr

Easy

7

riders

View of Castell Coch – Blue Bridge, Radyr loop from Radyr

01:09

18.4km

210m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 12 m

After 18.3 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

407 m

Pathway Behind the Sports Pavilion

Highlight • Trail

Hardpack, with light gravel

Tip by

2

500 m

Bramble Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Narrow in places , uneven ground , with loads off brambles. Quite popular with walkers in the summer months.

Tip by

3

1.68 km

View of the River Taff from the Bridge

Highlight • River

I just wish there were even more bridges over the River Taff. Each crossing over has its unique and wonderful views. This one is no exception!

Tip by

4

7.23 km

Ganol Skills Area

Highlight • MTB Park

5

7.73 km

Alternative Ganol Skills Area

Highlight • Trail

The other side of the road from the main Ganol trails.

Tip by

6

14.6 km

Walnut Tree Viaduct Remaining Brick Pillar

Highlight • Monument

The Walnut Tree Viaduct spanned the valley between the ridges of the Garth and Castell Coch. The one remaining brick pillar is all that remains of this massive structure.

Tip by

7

15.7 km

View of Castell Coch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.

Tip by

8

18.1 km

Blue Bridge, Radyr

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow bridge which is next to Radyr train station.
Becareful of other users.

Tip by

B

18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

6.48 km

1.92 km

754 m

716 m

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.68 km

712 m

301 m

262 m

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

59 %

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