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Ystrad Meurig Railway Path – Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel loop from Pontrhydfendigaid

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Ystrad Meurig Railway Path – Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel loop from Pontrhydfendigaid

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Ystrad Meurig Railway Path – Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel loop from Pontrhydfendigaid

01:25

20.9km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

42 m

Penrhiw Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small and nice campsite with very friendly owners, next to the Teifi Inn

Tip by

4.09 km

This is a particularly scenic section of the Ystrad Trail and Route 82 from Aberystwyth. A mixture of gravel and earth, this rather overgrown part of the disused railway passes the village of Ystrad Meurig.

Tip by

15.1 km

Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel

Highlight • Historical Site

Big old water wheel that used to service a local lead mine. there is a nice plaque telling you the history of the town and mine.

If your in the area, go visit the cafe opposite. Banging pastys.

Tip by

15.1 km

The Tea Shed

Highlight • Cafe

This place is a gem. A bit of an oasis in a desert if you are on your bike and want a hot drink or to fill your water bottles. …

Tip by

15.4 km

Miners Arms Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for food, drink and a bed for the night if you are riding the Trans Cambrian Way. Jan and Steve are really accommodating and there is …

Tip by

16.3 km

Y Gelli

Forest

20.9 km

Vegetable Garden Telephone Box and Bench

Highlight • Structure

There's not much more to say. An old telephone box, lovingly converted into a vegetable plot and a bank. Perfect to take a short break and enjoy the breakfast you …

Tip by

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.11 km

1.94 km

505 m

315 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Ystrad Meurig Railway Path – Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel loop from Pontrhydfendigaid

Penrhiw Campsite