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Wild Garlic by the Stream – View of Castell Coch loop from Birchgrove

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Heath

Wild Garlic by the Stream – View of Castell Coch loop from Birchgrove

Moderate

16

riders

Wild Garlic by the Stream – View of Castell Coch loop from Birchgrove

01:06

15.2km

280m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 41 m for 11 m

After 15.2 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.79 km

Valley Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

5.89 km

Wild Garlic by the Stream

Highlight • River

3

7.14 km

View of Castell Coch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.

Tip by

4

7.21 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

Tip by

5

7.22 km

The Dropbar Workshop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great local independent bike repair workshop and used bike sales. Open Tu-Sa 9:30-16:00, closes at 14:30 We and Fr

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B

15.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.34 km

106 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

7.46 km

101 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Weather

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Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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