Caerphilly Castle – Beacons Reservoir loop from Llanbradach
Caerphilly Castle – Beacons Reservoir loop from Llanbradach
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Caerphilly Castle – Beacons Reservoir loop from Llanbradach
04:41
106km
850m
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: October 15, 2026
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After 45.2 km for 90 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
4.06 km
Caerphilly Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
51.3 km
Beacons Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
55.8 km
Penderyn Moor Climb
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
72.9 km
Bradley's Coffee Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.
Great coffee and cakes.
Tip by
81.6 km
Smooth Tarmac Cycleway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
94.9 km
Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …
Tip by
99.4 km
Coed Caedyrys
Forest
106 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
67.4 km
21.1 km
16.5 km
634 m
223 m
172 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
96.3 km
9.23 km
278 m
189 m
< 100 m
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Monday 19 October
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6°C
83 %
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