Pontllanfraith is a large village situated in the Sirhowy Valley within the Caerphilly County Borough of Wales. The region offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, characterized by a blend of reclaimed industrial land, wooded valleys, and prominent hills. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more, making Pontllanfraith a destination for exploring the Welsh Valleys.
Pontllanfraith provides access to more than 30 routes across…
110
Routes
4.3
(190)
Average rating
1882
People visited

4.7
(3)
17
riders
45.7km
03:00
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
(82)
72
riders
26.4km
01:40
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(27)
66
riders
28.8km
01:57
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
50
riders
20.4km
02:04
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
riders
40.1km
02:08
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
140
riders
55.3km
02:38
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

85
riders
53.9km
02:32
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
50
riders
48.2km
02:24
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(6)
195
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
32
riders
47.2km
04:30
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
55.7km
03:28
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
57.9km
03:38
690m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
runners
23.9km
02:35
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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28
runners
14.4km
01:35
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
10.1km
01:04
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
15.1km
01:37
180m
180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
25
hikers
7.09km
01:58
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
hikers
6.14km
01:38
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
hikers
3.33km
00:58
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
3
riders
31.8km
02:19
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
6
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
55.6km
04:01
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
77.7km
05:07
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pontllanfraith offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 30 routes with an average rating of 4.37 stars from over 16,000 visitors.
Pontllanfraith offers various road cycling routes, including sections of the Sirhowy Valley Bike Path. These routes vary in length and elevation, accommodating different fitness levels. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Pontllanfraith guide.
Mountain biking trails are available in the varied South Wales landscape around Pontllanfraith, including rolling hills and wooded valleys. The nearby Cwmcarn Forest is a premier destination, featuring the Twrch Mountain Bike Trail. The MTB Trails around Pontllanfraith guide provides further options.
Yes, Pontllanfraith offers hiking trails for various abilities. The Sirhowy Valley Walk is a gentle route following an old railway line, suitable for many. More challenging hikes can be found on prominent hills like Twmbarlwm. The Hiking around Pontllanfraith guide lists additional routes.
The Sirhowy Valley Bike Path is a notable option for road cycling, offering well-paved surfaces. Sections of the national cycle network are also accessible, including routes along former railway lines. For touring cyclists, the Taff Trail is accessible from nearby areas.
The Sirhowy Valley Bike Path offers mostly well-paved surfaces and varying lengths, making it suitable for family cycling. Routes following former railway lines also provide generally level paths. Specific family-friendly routes can be explored within the cycling guides.
Pontllanfraith is situated in the Sirhowy Valley, with the Sirhowy River passing through. Prominent hills include Twmbarlwm, which features an Iron Age hillfort, and Craig yr Allt. The region also has extensive woodlands and reclaimed industrial land.
Pontllanfraith is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 16,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 31 routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Pontllanfraith, including Road Cycling Routes around Pontllanfraith, MTB Trails around Pontllanfraith, and Hiking around Pontllanfraith. Additional guides cover touring cycling, easy hikes, running, and gravel biking.
Yes, long-distance cycling routes are accessible. The Taff Trail, a 55-mile (88 km) route, can be accessed from nearby areas. Lon Las Cymru (National Cycle Network Route 8), a 250-mile (402 km) journey across Wales, is also accessible from Cardiff or Chepstow.
Cycling routes in Pontllanfraith feature varied terrain, including well-paved surfaces on paths like the Sirhowy Valley Bike Path. Routes can include level paths along former railway lines and more demanding climbs through rolling hills and wooded valleys.
Yes, easy hiking trails are available. The Sirhowy Valley Walk is a gentle route following an old railway line, suitable for a relaxed experience. The Easy hikes around Pontllanfraith guide provides specific options.

