View of the Taff Valley – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Tongwynlais

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View of the Taff Valley – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Tongwynlais

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View of the Taff Valley – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Tongwynlais

01:26

22.9km

220m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.30 km

View from Ynys Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Unfortunately, the road over this bridge ends in a builder's yard. To access the Taff Trail from here you will have to negotiate the A470 junction.

Tip by

2.83 km

Parish Road Pathway

Highlight • Trail

3.16 km

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

taff trail is lovely . small sections can be industrial, however I found this section through the trees particularly beautiful 🌳

Tip by

5.95 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

6.35 km

View of the Taff Valley

Highlight • Forest

So much gravel to wave a stick at...

Tip by

19.5 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

Tip by

21.3 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

22.7 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

22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

7.49 km

1.44 km

733 m

298 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

5.64 km

187 m

182 m

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

34 %

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View of the Taff Valley – Gwaelod Y Garth Inn loop from Tongwynlais

View from Ynys Bridge

Parish Road Pathway

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

View of the Taff Valley

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Bridge Over the River Taff

The Lewis Arms

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