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Hengoed Viaduct – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

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Hengoed Viaduct – Quaker's Yard Viaduct loop from Ystrad Mynach

04:21

65.2km

610m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 29.0 km for 258 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

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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2

4.14 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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3

11.4 km

Quaker's Yard Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

One of IK Brunels many bridges. Still very much in use carrying the Merthyr to Barry valley lines passenger train.

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4

11.9 km

View of the Giant's Bite from the Low Trail

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B

65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

10.4 km

6.15 km

5.12 km

2.72 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

18.2 km

7.92 km

2.56 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

39 %

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