Hengoed Viaduct – Sirhowy Valley Bike Path loop from Gilfach Fargoed
Hengoed Viaduct – Sirhowy Valley Bike Path loop from Gilfach Fargoed
4.5
(4)
72
riders
Hengoed Viaduct – Sirhowy Valley Bike Path loop from Gilfach Fargoed
03:17
48.2km
710m
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: August 22, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 17.6 km for 81 m
After 35.1 km for 102 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
5.41 km
Hengoed Viaduct
Highlight • Viewpoint
The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …
Tip by
5.51 km
Sirhowy Valley Bike Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
17.4 km
Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail
Highlight • Parking
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …
Tip by
17.7 km
Cwm Carn Campsite
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
37.9 km
Great Western Colliery Wheel Sculpture and Forest Path
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
39.1 km
the banking
Forest
40.0 km
Gypsy Pond
Lake
48.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
31.8 km
10.3 km
5.03 km
584 m
368 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
25.8 km
21.0 km
1.29 km
120 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Highest point (350 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Monday 24 August
24°C
12°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free