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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Bargoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Bargoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Bargoed

01:12

11.4km

120m

Running

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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4.96 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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6.06 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

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The Wheel o Drams is a sculpture constructed of connected coal mining drams, designed to represent the industrial history of the region. Known locally as ‘the Stargate', it serves as …

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6.08 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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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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6.16 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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6.32 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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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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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

2.05 km

1.05 km

574 m

303 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

3.95 km

2.25 km

379 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Bargoed

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Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Hengoed Viaduct

Hengoed Viaduct

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