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View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun

View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun

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View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun

03:01

40.5km

610m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.11 km for 466 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

View of the Countryside Path

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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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14.4 km

Rutted Section Near Tri Point

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

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16.5 km

Gravel Track Through Welsh Countryside

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19.1 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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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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22.0 km

Winding Path and Archway

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A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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22.3 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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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

8.38 km

7.55 km

5.86 km

5.71 km

912 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

16.0 km

4.82 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

23°C

12°C

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View of the Countryside Path – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun

View of the Countryside Path

View of the Rolling Hills

View of the Bristol Channel

Rutted Section Near Tri Point

Gravel Track Through Welsh Countryside

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

Winding Path and Archway

Gravel Path Through Countryside

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