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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Ogmore River Mouth – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Creigiau

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Ogmore River Mouth – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Creigiau

Moderate

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View of Ogmore River Mouth – Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge loop from Creigiau

03:30

59.6km

350m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

16.6 km

Pencoed to Coychurch Route

Highlight • Trail

2

25.2 km

Stepsau Teilo Stepping Stones at Ogmore Castle

Highlight • River

These stepping stones have quite a history. Before the suspension bridge for pedestrian use was built there was, at that spot, a series of stepping stones. When the bridge came …

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3

26.4 km

View of Rolling Hills and River with Sheep

Highlight • Natural

4

27.9 km

View of Ogmore River Mouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views over Ogmore river mouth

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5

28.6 km

Ogmore Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you’re lucky you can get a coffee from a horse box here!

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6

29.0 km

Ogmore Beach

Highlight • Natural

Ogmore is one of the most popular family friendly beaches along the Glamorgan coast due to its expanse of golden sand and numerous rock pools to explore. There are fossils …

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7

30.4 km

Hilary and Ian's Café Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Great lunch. Cawl (welsh broth) and monster filled baguettes

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8

34.7 km

Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Be sure to go see the dipping bridge if you're passing close by.

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B

59.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

16.8 km

12.6 km

3.18 km

595 m

110 m

Surfaces

56.8 km

2.28 km

439 m

111 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

57 %

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