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Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gelligaer

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Gelligaer

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gelligaer

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Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gelligaer

03:11

11.7km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.46 km for 58 m

Closed: • Monday • Sunday Restricted: • Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.48 km

McKenzie's Cafe Bar

Highlight • Cafe

My favouritess Cafe in the Blackwood area, good food, friendly staff, and above all nice cake mmmm mmm

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7.74 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely path to ride on. A gentle incline and suitable for most abilities

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8.82 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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8.84 km

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

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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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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

3.35 km

2.42 km

699 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.48 km

2.07 km

777 m

493 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

19°C

10°C

31 %

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Sirhowy Valley Bike Path – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Gelligaer

McKenzie's Cafe Bar

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

Hengoed Viaduct

Wheel o Drams Sculpture

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