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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Ninian Park

Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Ninian Park

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4.7

(3)

8

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry loop from Ninian Park

02:23

34.1km

450m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 99 m for 88 m

After 3.50 km for 90 m

After 5.39 km for 143 m

After 5.62 km for 161 m

After 6.86 km for 175 m

After 33.9 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.50 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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2

13.2 km

Technical Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Technical (but fun) trail. Rocky, rooty, and sometimes muddy following rain. Keep alert for your line choice.

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3

14.7 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good terrain, easy to ride and flowing.

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4

14.9 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Not too difficult - just be careful as you are close to the quarry edge.

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5

15.7 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

Caerphilly is surrounded by lots of rolling hills and countryside. You can enjoy great views on a bike ride or hike nearby to the town.

Nearer to the centre, Caerphilly Castle is worth visiting.

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6

17.3 km

Warning: Dogs May Be Shot If Found Amongst Sheep

Highlight • Forest

20.1 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

8

21.9 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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9

22.6 km

View of Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a breather while climbing the hill

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B

34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

8.37 km

6.98 km

5.08 km

4.09 km

453 m

203 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

10.6 km

6.45 km

655 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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