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Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Aber

Mountain biking trails

Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Aber

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Quaker's Yard Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Aber

04:05

67.0km

650m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 45.4 km for 22 m

After 46.0 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.15 km

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches.

The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …

Tip by

2

20.1 km

Quaker's Yard Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

One of IK Brunels many bridges. Still very much in use carrying the Merthyr to Barry valley lines passenger train.

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3

20.3 km

River Taff Riverside Trail

Highlight • Forest

Along Taff River corridor are some hidden pockets of attractive riverside, with interesting remnants of old industry.

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4

26.3 km

Penallta Park signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

The Taff Trail is a 55 mile waymarked route between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. With the majority of the route on off-road tarmac cycle/ walking path, it's a great way to see South Wales, cover distance and avoid cars.

Tip by

32.2 km

the banking

Forest

6

35.2 km

Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

37.6 km

Coed John-Hywel

Forest

8

37.9 km

Sirhowy Valley Country Park Rocky Climb

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great tester of a climb on a mountain bike (or even gravel bike if you're brave)! You'll find large, angular and chunky rocks on the trail, with a highline ridge to the right featuring more roots.

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9

66.0 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!

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B

67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.3 km

14.6 km

5.50 km

2.72 km

1.69 km

1.14 km

105 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

24.3 km

2.82 km

1.15 km

900 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

39 %

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