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Caerphilly mountain loop from Cardiff

Caerphilly mountain loop from Cardiff

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Caerphilly mountain loop from Cardiff

03:46

46.8km

540m

Gravel riding

The Caerphilly mountain loop from Cardiff offers a challenging gravel biking experience, covering 29.1 miles (46.8 km) with a significant 1775 feet (541 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult route takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete, winding through varied terrain including singletrack, dedicated gravel tracks, and forest…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.63 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.63 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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14.5 km

Ridgeway Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fun track that takes you across the hill and through the woods. It's pretty bumpy in places and can be slippery (especially after rain), so you'll need decent riding skills.

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16.3 km

Technical Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Technical (but fun) trail. Rocky, rooty, and sometimes muddy following rain. Keep alert for your line choice.

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18.8 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

Caerphilly is surrounded by lots of rolling hills and countryside. You can enjoy great views on a bike ride or hike nearby to the town.

Nearer to the centre, Caerphilly Castle is worth visiting.

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25.0 km

Winding Forest Gravel Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great criss cross of tracks that are passable on a gravel/MTB. Good place to loop around with kids on bikes as well.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

14.2 km

7.89 km

6.99 km

3.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

15.3 km

4.40 km

3.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

8°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Caerphilly mountain loop from Cardiff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Ridgeway Gravel Track

Technical Forest Trail

View of Caerphilly

Winding Forest Gravel Trails

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