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Radyr Weir – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

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Radyr Weir – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

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Radyr Weir – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

05:06

81.8km

810m

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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 76.6 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.88 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 …

Tip by

3.31 km

River Taff

Lake

4.70 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

4.72 km

The Dropbar Workshop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great local independent bike repair workshop and used bike sales. Open Tu-Sa 9:30-16:00, closes at 14:30 We and Fr

Tip by

6.09 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

18.5 km

Barry Sidings Café

Highlight • Cafe

38.2 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

38.4 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

Tip by

76.2 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

76.7 km

Coed y Trenches

Forest

80.6 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

81.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

25.0 km

11.3 km

6.98 km

519 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

6.01 km

627 m

599 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

33°C

23°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Radyr Weir – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

Radyr Weir

The Lewis Arms

The Dropbar Workshop

Bridge Over the River Taff

Barry Sidings Café

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Melingriffith Water Wheel

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