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Radyr and Morganstown

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Wales

South Wales

Radyr and Morganstown

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

05:19

80.7km

1,040m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.71 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.77 km

Coed y Trenches

Forest

3.21 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

42.8 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

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43.0 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

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43.7 km

A great spot to ease the legs half way down the descent.... a fantastic vantage point, above the Bwlch road climb, offering riders an almost Alpine col like experience. From here you can see the road snaking across the tops and plunging downward to the valley towns below.

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62.1 km

Barry Sidings Café

Highlight • Cafe

73.3 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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76.9 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.

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78.1 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.

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79.5 km

River Taff

Lake

79.9 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout can be found at the Weir, as well as grey herons and cormorants.

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80.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

24.8 km

13.0 km

11.7 km

1.50 km

620 m

167 m

Surfaces

68.3 km

9.14 km

1.76 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy