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Taff Bargoed Park River Walk – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pengam

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Gelligaer

Taff Bargoed Park River Walk – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pengam

Moderate

3.3

(82)

72

riders

Taff Bargoed Park River Walk – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pengam

01:40

26.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.04 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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2

10.8 km

The Jumbo Sausage and chips really nice.

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3

11.0 km

The Snack Ranch

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4

18.6 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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Hengoed Viaduct is an old railway viaduct that’s now a walkway and extension of NCN Route 47. It offers a nice view over the valley.

The "Wheel o Drams" sculpture …

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5

18.7 km

Sirhowy Valley Bike Path

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This segment of the Sirhowy Valley bike path let’s you avoid the main road through Maesycwmmer. Just watch out for pedestrians if you’re going fast!

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6

19.7 km

The Celtic Trail

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7

20.9 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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Hengoed Viaduct was built on 1854 and now serves as a picturesque part of the Taff Vale cycle route.

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21.0 km

Hengoed Viaduct

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The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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26.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

4.61 km

2.11 km

199 m

177 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

11.1 km

310 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 14 May

13°C

3°C

19 %

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