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Coed Craig Ruperra – View of Cardiff loop from Heath High Level

Coed Craig Ruperra – View of Cardiff loop from Heath High Level

Hard

4

riders

Coed Craig Ruperra – View of Cardiff loop from Heath High Level

02:12

31.5km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.47 km

River Rhymney

Highlight • River

2

9.57 km

Cefn Mably Lakes Gate

Highlight • Structure

to get past the gate, go through the bushes. OS maps have not been updated as the lakes are on private land, got told off for cycling around during the daytime.

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3

13.7 km

Coed Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Historical Site

one of many access points , one can also park their car here

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4

14.2 km

Ruperra Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ruperra Castle was built in 1626 by the Steward to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Thomas Morgan. It's actually a mock castle – a residence with a castle-like appearance rather …

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20.2 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

22.7 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

7

24.0 km

View of Cardiff from the Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from up on the Ridgeway overlooking Cardiff. On a good day you can see over to Weston-Super-Mare.

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8

24.5 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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9

25.2 km

View of Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a breather while climbing the hill

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10

26.0 km

Cefn Onn Park Bypass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy trail that by-passes the park allowing you to get up to the ridge. Busy with walkers so take care.

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B

31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

8.24 km

4.70 km

3.85 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

12.4 km

11.9 km

4.91 km

2.25 km

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Tuesday 26 May

29°C

17°C

44 %

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