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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

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8

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Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

02:29

35.3km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.31 km for 126 m

After 8.89 km for 466 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.5 km

Gravel Path Through Countryside

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As at January 2024 be aware that the rain run off has created 2 gullies across 2/3rds of the track on the eastern half of the track, still passable, but the the perfect gravel pictured is not so new now.

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2

13.2 km

Winding Path and Archway

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A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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3

16.0 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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The Blackmill Path is a fantastic section of National Cycle Route 4 that runs alongside Ogwr Fach, linking Blackmill to the west to Hendreforgan and Tonyrefail. It also features on …

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4

18.7 km

Gravel Track Through Welsh Countryside

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5

19.0 km

Rutted Section Near Tri Point

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Badly rutted in this section around the Tri point. Stay wide and you'll be okay.

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6

19.2 km

View of the Bristol Channel

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7

22.1 km

View of the Countryside Path

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Yes, looking left to check out the view is great as you head downhill, just keep an eye out so you don't get stuck in the ruts.

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8

30.0 km

Smilog Trails

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Don't ride this, its way to rocky. Rocks are fine but these are massive and bikes clip on them

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B

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.22 km

9.00 km

3.90 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

11.4 km

5.30 km

980 m

179 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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