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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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4.0

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Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

05:58

97.3km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 28, 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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28.6 km

EC Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

Independent bike shop in Merthyr Tydfil, great service and got us out of a spot of bike related bother! 🙏🏼

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32.1 km

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Llwyn-on reservoir, built in 1926, covers 150 acres and is the largest of the three in the Taff Fawr Valleys area. Walking along the shore you can be immersed in …

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56.0 km

Penderyn Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The Penderyn whisky distillery was launched in 2004. They produce several different single malts and other spirits in three sites in south Wales. You can visit this distillery and take …

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90.3 km

View of the Taff Valley

Highlight • Forest

So much gravel to wave a stick at...

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90.7 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

92.6 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great steady cycle way, good for getting the kids out

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95.4 km

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!

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97.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

23.6 km

22.9 km

4.54 km

279 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

11.0 km

1.11 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

28°C

15°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

EC Cycles

View of Llwyn-on Reservoir

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam

Penderyn Distillery

View of the Taff Valley

Forest Cycle Path

Caerphilly Castle

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