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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

Hard

10

riders

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

04:25

62.7km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

19.6 km

Gravel Fireroad

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New "gravel" been laid along part of this - tennis ball size gravel. Tough to ride on an MTB, might struggle on a gravel bike!

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2

22.3 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning panoramic viewpoint - from the tops above Bike Park Wales on the far right, through the Pen-Y-Fan central Beacons massive immediately ahead, then all the Fan's across to the …

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3

29.6 km

View of Aberdare

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just keep peddling

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4

54.2 km

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice Incline.....👍

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5

58.8 km

View of the Taff Valley

Highlight • Forest

So much gravel to wave a stick at...

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6

60.0 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 🌳

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B

62.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

14.9 km

7.04 km

6.67 km

5.39 km

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

9.18 km

7.27 km

1.63 km

122 m

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Tuesday 6 October

15°C

8°C

91 %

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