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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

Hard

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Hengoed Viaduct – Caerphilly Castle loop from Gilfach Fargoed

03:50

60.1km

630m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 121 m for 102 m

After 17.5 km for 296 m

After 59.9 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.46 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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2

17.7 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

20.6 km

Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

22.1 km

Fred Jones Lane to Lisvane Path

Highlight • Climb

Good little cut through up over into Lisvane. Good climb up through the farm
Passable on a road bike just turns a bit rough past the farm. Also watch out for the gate after the first decent.

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5

24.2 km

Coffee Trailer

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure about opening hours because it’s pretty new but the owner said she’s going to be there as much as possible (every day at the moment)

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6

26.5 km

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

7

27.4 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

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27.7 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

B

60.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

10.6 km

4.47 km

3.30 km

1.48 km

465 m

231 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

7.56 km

1.11 km

655 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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