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Llandaff Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Cathays

Routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cathays

Llandaff Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Cathays

Hard

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Llandaff Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Cathays

03:31

50.2km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.1 km for 186 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.63 km

Llandaff Weir

Highlight • Natural

Llandaff Weir on the River Taff was built in the mid 1800s to help control the flow and water levels upstream. It was built in a dangerous rapid part of the river which had previously claimed several lives.

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2

12.4 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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3

13.9 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good terrain, easy to ride and flowing.

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4

14.1 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Not too difficult - just be careful as you are close to the quarry edge.

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5

14.9 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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18.5 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

19.9 km

Coed Cefn-pwll-du

Forest

9

22.6 km

View of Machen from the Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

passable on a gravel bike, wet grass can be slippery

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10

28.3 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

not the best track for mtb

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B

50.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

8.24 km

8.15 km

7.98 km

5.18 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

16.4 km

12.5 km

995 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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