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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Mountain biking trails

Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Moderate

1.0

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6

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Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

01:38

20.2km

350m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 833 m for 83 m

After 1.57 km for 244 m

After 19.7 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.31 km

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice Incline.....👍

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2

7.81 km

Cefn Eglwysilan Climb

Highlight • Climb

A climb of two halves, when climbing from the Abertridwr side. First part is gentle, with a slight kick towards the end, a brief moment of rest as you past …

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3

9.24 km

Muddy Farm Track with Hill Views

Highlight • Trail

4

9.95 km

View of Masts on Cefn Eglwysilan

Highlight • Structure

Very nice walk

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5

10.0 km

View of Mynydd Eglwysilan and Cefn Eglwysilan

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The views around here are lovely on a clear day. The hills fold and bend, creating creases of patchwork farmland, meandering stone walls and some wonderful photo opportunities. You can …

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6

10.5 km

Panoramic View of the Central Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

Snow capped summits on a clear day make for the best view. A mountain bike or mud tyre'd adventure bike are the best ways to get here.

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7

11.0 km

Eglwysilan Common Road and Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome views across the valleys and rideable in either direction.

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8

13.5 km

Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Doubletrack route across the common linking Nelson and Caerphilly. Manageable on a gravel bike, bad drainage when wet.

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B

20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

7.01 km

2.68 km

2.32 km

164 m

162 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

6.17 km

5.75 km

592 m

112 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

14°C

7°C

31 %

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