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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of the Countryside Path – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of the Countryside Path – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

View of the Countryside Path – Smilog Trails loop from Llanharan

02:56

32.2km

690m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.2 km for 466 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.38 km

Stoney Climb with Views of Cardiff and the Channel

Highlight • Climb

Stoney techie climb over 50m, stick with it, it calms down, views are stunning. On a clear day you can see Cardiff and the chanel, at the top look left, lovely views.

Tip by

2

8.60 km

View of the Bristol Channel

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

9.05 km

Gravel Track Through Welsh Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

16.2 km

View of the Countryside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes, looking left to check out the view is great as you head downhill, just keep an eye out so you don't get stuck in the ruts.

Tip by

5

17.7 km

View of Wind Turbines and Stone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to stop, have a break and take in the view.

Tip by

6

19.2 km

View of Llantrisant Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

19.9 km

View of the Rock Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Worth coming off trail to ride to rock escarpment. Lovely section of trail very picturesque.

Tip by

8

21.8 km

Smilog Trails

Highlight • Forest

Don't ride this, its way to rocky. Rocks are fine but these are massive and bikes clip on them

Tip by

B

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.44 km

8.19 km

2.86 km

1.40 km

212 m

149 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

10.9 km

3.52 km

2.91 km

2.16 km

1.53 km

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Monday 18 May

15°C

9°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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