Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park Bike Path loop from Newbridge

Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park Bike Path loop from Newbridge

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Hengoed Viaduct – Penallta Park Bike Path loop from Newbridge

02:36

45.2km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.41 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.46 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really nice tarmac path through the trees, nice and safe traffic free apart from the occasional dog walker

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15.4 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely path to ride on. A gentle incline and suitable for most abilities

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16.5 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

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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16.8 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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18.6 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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22.9 km

Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Llancaiach Fawr is a centuries-old Tudor manor house, built in around 1530. The grounds are home to a living museum where guests can get a picture of Tudor life, and …

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

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