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Llanishen Reservoir – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

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Llanishen Reservoir – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

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3.0

(2)

52

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Llanishen Reservoir – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

02:07

31.0km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.25 km for 165 m

After 2.51 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.46 km

Llanishen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Whatever you do is don't cycle around the reservoir, got told off and abusively shouted at.

Tip by

13.6 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

3

14.2 km

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was erected as part of a carriage drive between Ruperra Castle and Machen church, probably coinciding with the appointment of Augustus Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan, to the living of Machen circa 1828

Tip by

4

14.4 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

Tip by

5

15.4 km

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

6

17.6 km

Coffee Trailer

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure about opening hours because it’s pretty new but the owner said she’s going to be there as much as possible (every day at the moment)

Tip by

7

21.6 km

River Rhymney

Highlight • River

B

31.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

1.91 km

873 m

629 m

485 m

102 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

5.82 km

656 m

534 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

32 %

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