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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Penallta Park Bike Path – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Penallta Park Bike Path – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Penallta Park Bike Path – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

01:29

28.8km

330m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 658 m for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Llancaiach Fawr is a centuries-old Tudor manor house, built in around 1530. The grounds are home to a living museum where guests can get a picture of Tudor life, and the Hill up to Gelligaer that run pasts it is worth a visit ok your bike too. Entry to the museum costs £8.50, whereas children are permitted free of charge. If you’re looking for something a little different, ghost tours are also offered here but are a little pricier at £16.50 per person.

Tip by

16.1 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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27.0 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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28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

3.93 km

3.58 km

695 m

332 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

5.54 km

104 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Penallta Park Bike Path – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Llancaiach Fawr Manor

Penallta Park Bike Path

Caerphilly Castle

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