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Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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4.4

(7)

86

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Caerphilly Castle – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

03:16

52.1km

470m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.41 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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2

15.7 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

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3

16.0 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest castles still standing in the country and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing. Check ahead to see opening times.

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4

19.1 km

Caerphilly Lidl to Glan-Y-Ffordd, Taff's Well

Highlight • Cycleway

5

23.6 km

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches.

The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …

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6

32.6 km

Old Bridge, Pontypridd

Highlight • Historical Site

B

52.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

14.9 km

14.8 km

5.90 km

540 m

464 m

333 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

4.75 km

1.02 km

227 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

56 %

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