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View of Cardiff – Graig Hill loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

View of Cardiff – Graig Hill loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Hard

9

riders

View of Cardiff – Graig Hill loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

01:57

26.9km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 66 m for 1 m

After 26.9 km for 1 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.39 km

View of Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a breather while climbing the hill

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2

3.21 km

Graig Hill

Highlight • Trail

Insanely steep

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3

4.51 km

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

Highlight • Climb

Good little cut through up over into Lisvane. Good climb up through the farm
Passable on a road bike just turns a bit rough past the farm. Also watch out for the gate after the first decent.

Tip by

13.3 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

5

16.4 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

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6

19.6 km

Ruperra Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ruperra Castle was built in 1626 by the Steward to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Thomas Morgan. It's actually a mock castle – a residence with a castle-like appearance rather …

Tip by

7

23.6 km

View of Cardiff from the Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from up on the Ridgeway overlooking Cardiff. On a good day you can see over to Weston-Super-Mare.

Tip by

8

24.1 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

Tip by

9

25.7 km

Cefn Onn Park Bypass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy trail that by-passes the park allowing you to get up to the ridge. Busy with walkers so take care.

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B

26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

6.12 km

2.79 km

1.98 km

151 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.07 km

2.94 km

2.33 km

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

6°C

15 %

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