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Caerphilly Castle – Forest Cycle Path loop from Llanishen

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Caerphilly Castle – Forest Cycle Path loop from Llanishen

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45

riders

Caerphilly Castle – Forest Cycle Path loop from Llanishen

03:04

41.3km

890m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.57 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.55 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

Tip by

2

11.4 km

Black Cock Inn

Highlight • Other

3

11.7 km

Sunset Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

4

26.2 km

Wild Garlic by the Stream

Highlight • River

5

27.3 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.

Tip by

6

28.4 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.

Tip by

7

30.1 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 🌳

Tip by

8

33.0 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great steady cycle way, good for getting the kids out

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B

41.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

8.86 km

7.90 km

3.23 km

432 m

114 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

10.8 km

453 m

126 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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