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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Whitchurch

Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

Hard

60

riders

Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

05:09

82.2km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26 m for 101 m

After 77.1 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.21 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

2

2.14 km

Very close to the Taff Trail. A great little spot to see this incredible carved structure and a great photo opportunity.

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3

3.04 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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3.48 km

River Taff

Lake

5

4.86 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

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6

6.25 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

7

19.1 km

Barry Sidings Café

Highlight • Cafe

8

38.7 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

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9

38.8 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

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76.6 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

77.1 km

Coed y Trenches

Forest

B

82.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

26.4 km

9.57 km

6.44 km

940 m

819 m

226 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

6.31 km

973 m

739 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 9 November

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