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Blackwood to Rhymney loop from Hengoed Viaduct

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Blackwood to Rhymney loop from Hengoed Viaduct

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Blackwood to Rhymney loop from Hengoed Viaduct

03:00

45.7km

450m

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: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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627 m

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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6.72 km

Chartist Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Chartist bridge is a cable-stayed bridge suspended 100 ft above the valley floor at Blackwood.

A statue of an imposing figure of a chartist striding forward, pike in hand is …

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45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

6.55 km

5.00 km

4.96 km

201 m

200 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

13.0 km

2.52 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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