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Vale of Glamorgan

Cowbridge With Llanblethian

St Quentin's Castle – Café Velo loop from Cowbridge

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cowbridge With Llanblethian

St Quentin's Castle – Café Velo loop from Cowbridge

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9

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St Quentin's Castle – Café Velo loop from Cowbridge

01:53

30.1km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

802 m

St Quentin's Castle

Highlight • Castle

The marvellous St Quentin's Castle is perched on a hill overlooking the wonderful village of Llanblethian. It was built in the 14th century by English nobleman and military commander Gilbert …

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4.78 km

Hilton Plantations

Forest

6.12 km

Splott Plantations

Forest

4

7.06 km

Thomas A. Hearn Memorial, Colwinston

Highlight • Monument

A Thankful Village is one that suffered no casualties in the First World War. Colwinston was one, though it lost four men in the Second World War.

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5

16.8 km

The Dog House

Highlight • Pub

Newly reopened pub restaurant. Used to be the Horseshoes. Excellent

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6

22.0 km

Café Velo

Highlight • Cafe

Great little café, very bike friendly. There's a load of bike locks hanging on the wall just inside the door that the owner provides to allow you to secure your …

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7

22.4 km

Coast Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfast with reasonable prices

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8

22.8 km

Old Swan Inn and Tudor Tavern, Llantwit Major

Highlight • Pub

9

26.8 km

Llanmihangel House

Highlight • Monument

B

30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

3.33 km

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

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