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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

Bike touring routes & trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

Hard

10

riders

Taffs Well to Aberdare loop

04:25

62.7km

880m

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: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

19.6 km

Gravel Fireroad

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New "gravel" been laid along part of this - tennis ball size gravel. Tough to ride on an MTB, might struggle on a gravel bike!

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2

22.3 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

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Stunning panoramic viewpoint - from the tops above Bike Park Wales on the far right, through the Pen-Y-Fan central Beacons massive immediately ahead, then all the Fan's across to the …

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29.6 km

View of Aberdare

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Just keep peddling

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4

54.2 km

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

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Nice Incline.....👍

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5

58.8 km

View of the Taff Valley

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So much gravel to wave a stick at...

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6

60.0 km

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

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taff trail is lovely . small sections can be industrial, however I found this section through the trees particularly beautiful 🌳

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62.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

14.9 km

7.04 km

6.67 km

5.39 km

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

9.18 km

7.27 km

1.63 km

122 m

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