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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Royal Mint

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Royal Mint

Hard

5.0

(3)

20

riders

View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Royal Mint

02:22

24.5km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.37 km for 466 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.98 km

View of the Countryside Path

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Yes, looking left to check out the view is great as you head downhill, just keep an eye out so you don't get stuck in the ruts.

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2

10.5 km

Muddy Track with Deep Ruts

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keep wide or get wet feet

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3

11.3 km

Rutted Section Near Tri Point

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Badly rutted in this section around the Tri point. Stay wide and you'll be okay.

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4

14.6 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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The Blackmill Path is a fantastic section of National Cycle Route 4 that runs alongside Ogwr Fach, linking Blackmill to the west to Hendreforgan and Tonyrefail. It also features on …

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5

17.5 km

Winding Path and Archway

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A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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6

18.4 km

View of Gilfach Goch and the Ogwr Valley

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7

21.9 km

View of Llantrisant Forest

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8

22.5 km

View of the Rock Escarpment

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Go when trail is dry.

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B

24.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

5.80 km

3.06 km

2.62 km

671 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.07 km

2.77 km

487 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

20°C

15°C

94 %

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