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Hengoed Viaduct – River Rhymney Cycle Trail loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Bargoed

Hengoed Viaduct – River Rhymney Cycle Trail loop from Gilfach Fargoed

Moderate

7

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Hengoed Viaduct – River Rhymney Cycle Trail loop from Gilfach Fargoed

01:49

29.1km

240m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 121 m for 102 m

After 5.58 km for 70 m

After 28.9 km for 102 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.44 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture (locally known as "The Stargate") by Andy Hazell, is formed from a circle of coalmining dram trucks.

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14.7 km

River Rhymney Cycle Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This paved shared-use trail alongside the River River Rhymney is a really delightful way to avoid the busy Newport Road on the other side of the industrial estate, and you get to soak up some nature too.

The trail features on National Cycle Route 4 and the Celtic Trail, but be sure to take care here as it is also popular with walkers and runners from nearby Bedwas and Trethomas.

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29.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

6.11 km

2.55 km

436 m

223 m

210 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

6.18 km

468 m

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Saturday 11 July

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