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Caerphilly

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

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Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Caerphilly

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

Moderate

24

runners

Hengoed Viaduct – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

01:22

13.0km

160m

Running

Moderate run. 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 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.94 km for 58 m

Closed: • Monday • Sunday Restricted: • Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

338 m

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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2

341 m

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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3

576 m

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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597 m

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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5

656 m

The Celtic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6

4.97 km

McKenzie's Cafe Bar

Highlight • Cafe

My favouritess Cafe in the Blackwood area, good food, friendly staff, and above all nice cake mmmm mmm

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7

11.3 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This segment of the Sirhowy Valley bike path let’s you avoid the main road through Maesycwmmer. Just watch out for pedestrians if you’re going fast!

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

4.66 km

430 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

4.13 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 24 August

24°C

11°C

21 %

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