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Technical Forest Trail – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Lower Machen

Technical Forest Trail – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Lower Machen

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Technical Forest Trail – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Lower Machen

01:42

22.1km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.14 km for 246 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

8.17 km

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

Highlight • Climb

Good little cut through up over into Lisvane. Good climb up through the farm
Passable on a road bike just turns a bit rough past the farm. Also watch out for the gate after the first decent.

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2

11.7 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

13.2 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good terrain, easy to ride and flowing.

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4

13.4 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

14.2 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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6

14.3 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good route across up over the fields that then crosses the road. More gravel / mtb than touring bike.

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7

14.6 km

Graig Hill

Highlight • Trail

Insanely steep

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8

15.8 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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17.5 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

6.85 km

4.27 km

697 m

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.00 km

7.44 km

4.41 km

275 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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