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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Ystwyth Trail loop from Blaenplwyf

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Ystwyth Trail loop from Blaenplwyf

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Ystwyth Trail loop from Blaenplwyf

02:38

40.7km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.9 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Coed Bont-sych

Forest

13.5 km

Black Covert Woodland and Afon Ystwyth

Highlight • Historical Site

Black Covert woodland is an absurdly pretty place alongside the Afon Ystwyth. Near the site of a Roman fort and the Coed Allt-fedw earthworks, there’s much history seeping out of this landscape. Alongside the river, it feels as though nothing much has changed in generations, with the peaceful woodland and running water.

Beech, ash and sweet chestnut trees provide a lovely canopy and there are picnic benches for you to sit at while you open up the thermal flask.

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23.5 km

Capel Bangor Railway Station (Vale of Rheidol Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

Step aboard restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley. The narrow track gauge allows the railway to follow the contours of the terrain with many sharp curves and steep gradients which add to the railway’s charm. When space allows they will carry your bike on the train. During busy times, this may not be possible. There is an additional fee to transport your bicycle on the train.

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28.9 km

Coed Geufron

Forest

32.3 km

Agnelli's Italian Deli

Highlight • Cafe

A block down from where the pin is -- Mario and Kiara are the best panini and cappuccino makers in Aberystwyth!

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33.2 km

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

What I want to know is what have the European union ever done for us?
A beautiful bridge across the river on the national cycle network

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36.4 km

Ystwyth Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1 km / 20 mile cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western Railway line.

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

10.4 km

5.26 km

2.94 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

11.8 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

15°C

9°C

36 %

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Ystwyth Trail loop from Blaenplwyf

Black Covert Woodland and Afon Ystwyth

Capel Bangor Railway Station (Vale of Rheidol Railway)

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

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