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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Caerphilly Castle – Garlic Run Trail loop from Machen

Mountain biking trails

Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Caerphilly Castle – Garlic Run Trail loop from Machen

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Caerphilly Castle – Garlic Run Trail loop from Machen

02:00

26.2km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.49 km

Coed Cefn-pwll-du

Forest

3.88 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

3

6.78 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

4

14.7 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

Tip by

5

19.6 km

Garlic Run Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the end bit - take the left hand route if you want to avoid the chute

Tip by

B

26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

4.10 km

3.35 km

1.98 km

1.89 km

643 m

373 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

7.03 km

2.58 km

2.34 km

666 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

16 %

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