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Rhiwbina Hill – Caerphilly Castle loop from Whitchurch

Rhiwbina Hill – Caerphilly Castle loop from Whitchurch

Moderate

3.0

(2)

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Rhiwbina Hill – Caerphilly Castle loop from Whitchurch

01:21

23.6km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 153 m for 18 m

After 23.4 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

Rhiwbina Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

6.13 km

Caerphilly Mountain Climb from Caerphilly

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb that many have faced at the back end of the velothon. Can be added into a loop for hill reps easily, if you are that way inclined...

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8.22 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest castles still standing in the country and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing. Check ahead to see opening times.

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11.3 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.

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21.6 km

Flower Lodge

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee, cakes and food. Open now for coffee and cakes with social distancing.

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23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

2.12 km

572 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

5.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

10°C

23 %

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Rhiwbina Hill – Caerphilly Castle loop from Whitchurch

Rhiwbina Hill

Caerphilly Mountain Climb from Caerphilly

Caerphilly Castle

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

Flower Lodge

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