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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Llandaf

Bike touring routes & trails

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Llandaf

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Gwaelod Y Garth Inn – Garth Summit loop from Llandaf

01:42

22.0km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 20, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.84 km for 102 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.10 km

Wooden Sculptures at Forest Farm Country Park

Highlight • Structure

Very close to the Taff Trail. A great little spot to see this incredible carved structure and a great photo opportunity.

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2

4.94 km

Tafarn Ty Nant

Highlight • Restaurant

Wednesday night is Quiz night

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3

7.56 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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4

10.0 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road to the South of Garth Mountain is named the "Route Des Alpes" on Google maps. I'm thinking it isn't genuine, but I like it!

The views from the …

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5

10.7 km

Garth Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.

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6

12.3 km

Carved Tree Face

Highlight • Natural

A dead tree has had a carving added to it. At Christmas 2023 the trees here were decorated.

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7

16.6 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.

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8

20.7 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

B

22.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

3.23 km

2.43 km

2.21 km

1.21 km

138 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

4.92 km

3.53 km

482 m

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