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Rhymney Valley views loop from Hengoed

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Rhymney Valley views loop from Hengoed

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Rhymney Valley views loop from Hengoed

02:08

40.1km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

484 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

681 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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3

777 m

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely path to ride on. A gentle incline and suitable for most abilities

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4

10.6 km

Trefil Road Across the Common

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely road through the common that’ll bring you down into Tredegar.

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5

30.2 km

View from Heol Adam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views from Heol Adam. Bargoed on one side, Treharris on the other.

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6

33.9 km

Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Llancaiach Fawr is a centuries-old Tudor manor house, built in around 1530. The grounds are home to a living museum where guests can get a picture of Tudor life, and …

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7

36.5 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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B

40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

6.80 km

2.66 km

491 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

14.0 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

91 %

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