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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pontypridd

Bike touring routes & trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pontypridd

Moderate

1.0

(2)

28

riders

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pontypridd

02:38

42.8km

350m

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.7 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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2

17.4 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

17.5 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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20.1 km

the banking

Forest

5

21.4 km

Great Western Colliery Wheel Sculpture and Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Take it easy, take in the countryside!

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6

25.5 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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7

41.1 km

Pontypridd Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

recently reoped bridge

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8

41.8 km

Old Bridge, Pontypridd

Highlight • Historical Site

B

42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

4.51 km

2.72 km

1.26 km

259 m

144 m

128 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

19.5 km

144 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

10°C

54 %

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