St Peter’s Church Ruins – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

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St Peter’s Church Ruins – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

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St Peter’s Church Ruins – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

01:29

18.5km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.80 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.87 km

View of the Countryside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

7.54 km

View from Taff-Ely Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

8.70 km

St Peter’s Church Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

9.63 km

View of Llantrisant Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

View of the Rock Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Go when trail is dry.

Tip by

10.4 km

View of Llanharry, Barry, and Llantwit Major from Dawn Canal Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views over Llanhary to Barry and Llantwit Major

Tip by

12.2 km

Smilog Trails

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

13.4 km

Smaelog Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

4.68 km

3.36 km

3.12 km

730 m

414 m

212 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.84 km

1.18 km

508 m

498 m

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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St Peter’s Church Ruins – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

View of the Countryside Path

View from Taff-Ely Wind Farm

St Peter’s Church Ruins

View of Llantrisant Forest

View of the Rock Escarpment

View of Llanharry, Barry, and Llantwit Major from Dawn Canal Rocks

Smilog Trails

Smaelog Lane

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