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Penallta Park signpost – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

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Penallta Park signpost – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

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Penallta Park signpost – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

02:02

29.5km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.30 km

Penallta Park signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

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6.53 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This segment of the Sirhowy Valley bike path let’s you avoid the main road through Maesycwmmer. Just watch out for pedestrians if you’re going fast!

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9.63 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The old quarry is a pretty interesting site to behold as you pass on the road. Set in a small inlet just off the main path, you have to walk through some pretty overgrown fauna to get in.

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13.3 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

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17.4 km

Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

20.4 km

the banking

Forest

23.4 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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25.2 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

6.22 km

2.59 km

429 m

177 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.30 km

3.38 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Penallta Park signpost – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Treharris

Penallta Park signpost

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Old Quarry

Woodland Trail

Oak Tree

Hengoed Viaduct

Penallta Park Bike Path

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