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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

Hard

3.0

(1)

9

riders

Winding Path and Archway – Smilog Trails loop from Pontyclun

02:24

33.8km

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.46 km for 466 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.1 km

Gravel Path Through Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As at January 2024 be aware that the rain run off has created 2 gullies across 2/3rds of the track on the eastern half of the track, still passable, but the the perfect gravel pictured is not so new now.

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2

11.8 km

Winding Path and Archway

Highlight • Trail

A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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3

14.6 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

Highlight • Cycleway

The Blackmill Path is a fantastic section of National Cycle Route 4 that runs alongside Ogwr Fach, linking Blackmill to the west to Hendreforgan and Tonyrefail. It also features on …

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4

17.3 km

Gravel Track Through Welsh Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

17.6 km

Rutted Section Near Tri Point

Highlight • Trail

Badly rutted in this section around the Tri point. Stay wide and you'll be okay.

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6

17.7 km

View of the Bristol Channel

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

20.6 km

View of the Countryside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes, looking left to check out the view is great as you head downhill, just keep an eye out so you don't get stuck in the ruts.

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8

28.6 km

Smilog Trails

Highlight • Forest

Don't ride this, its way to rocky. Rocks are fine but these are massive and bikes clip on them

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B

33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

9.08 km

8.81 km

3.89 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

11.4 km

4.88 km

917 m

104 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

15 %

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