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Caerphilly Castle – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Caerphilly Castle – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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5

riders

Caerphilly Castle – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gilfach Fargoed

05:40

87.6km

960m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 50.7 km for 216 m

After 70.5 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

23.1 km

Simnai Dirdro (Twisted Chimney)

Highlight • Structure

‘Simnai Dirdro’ (twisted chimney) by Brian Tolle. Made of polycarbonate.

Tip by

2

61.8 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.

Tip by

3

63.0 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

Tip by

4

64.2 km

Wild Garlic by the Stream

Highlight • River

65.0 km

Fforest Ganol

Forest

6

66.5 km

Sunset Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

7

66.8 km

Black Cock Inn

Highlight • Other

8

70.5 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

Tip by

80.2 km

Coed Gwernau

Forest

10

82.2 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 …

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B

87.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

26.5 km

23.4 km

7.79 km

1.63 km

1.18 km

246 m

Surfaces

70.3 km

14.0 km

2.34 km

790 m

216 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 17 October

12°C

3°C

12 %

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