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Merthyr Tydfil

BikePark Wales Trailhead – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Abercanaid

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

BikePark Wales Trailhead – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Abercanaid

Moderate

373

riders

BikePark Wales Trailhead – BikePark Wales Trail Centre loop from Abercanaid

01:23

12.0km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 84 m for 76 m

Customers only

After 496 m for 638 m

Customers only

After 1.30 km for 2.11 km

Customers only

After 4.73 km for 798 m

Customers only

After 5.79 km for 2.52 km

Customers only

After 8.41 km for 76 m

Customers only

After 9.76 km for 1.63 km

Customers only

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.48 km

Darkest Tawn Bronze Age Camp

Highlight • Natural Monument

this has seating so you can take a break and take in the beauty of the stunning views.

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2

3.62 km

Beast of Burden Climb Final Stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

You've made it this far, now for the final stretch! If you're doing a pedal up day and using the Beast of Burden climb, then this will come as a …

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3

4.72 km

Kermit Trail Start

Highlight • MTB Park

Kermit is a pretty recent addition to Bike Park Wales' trail roster, and rated green it's a perfect way for novice riders to get started on the hillside.

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4

4.72 km

BikePark Wales Trailhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of Bike Park Wales, there is a huge variation of trails starting here, green, blues, reds and blacks. There is something for everyone. However you will need a day pass to ride in the park.

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5

5.08 km

Love please I will back many times.

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6

8.37 km

BikePark Wales Trail Centre

Highlight • Cafe

This is the central hub of Bike Park Wales, with the ticketing office where you can pick up your day pass (pedal up or uplift), a fantastic café, a bike …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

4.77 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

35 %

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