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Traeth yr Afon Beach – Candleston Castle Ruins loop from South Wales Police Headquaters

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Traeth yr Afon Beach – Candleston Castle Ruins loop from South Wales Police Headquaters

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Traeth yr Afon Beach – Candleston Castle Ruins loop from South Wales Police Headquaters

01:56

16.6km

140m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.99 km

Green Field View

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.87 km

Merthyr Mawr Dunes

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Hop off the bike and have a lovely walk over the dunes

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7.26 km

Traeth yr Afon Beach

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9.13 km

View over the dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.9 km

Candleston Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

12.0 km

Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Can be busy with walkers but a nice ride if get there early.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

5.17 km

3.98 km

1.43 km

588 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

5.03 km

1.70 km

613 m

469 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Traeth yr Afon Beach – Candleston Castle Ruins loop from South Wales Police Headquaters

Green Field View

Merthyr Mawr Dunes

Traeth yr Afon Beach

View over the dunes

Candleston Castle Ruins

Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve

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