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Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

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Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

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Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

02:38

24.8km

260m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.66 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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9.12 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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9.12 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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9.40 km

The Celtic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

11.7 km

Gelligroes Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Titanic rescue history linked to this location. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

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12.2 km

the banking

Forest

14.3 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This segment of the Sirhowy Valley bike path let’s you avoid the main road through Maesycwmmer. Just watch out for pedestrians if you’re going fast!

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15.4 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Wheel o Drams is a sculpture constructed of connected coal mining drams, designed to represent the industrial history of the region. Known locally as ‘the Stargate', it serves as …

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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

5.42 km

993 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.96 km

714 m

557 m

436 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Penallta Park Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Quakers Yard

Penallta Park Bike Path

Hengoed Viaduct

Hengoed Viaduct

The Celtic Trail

Gelligroes Mill

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

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