River Ely – The Castle Climb loop from Pontyclun
River Ely – The Castle Climb loop from Pontyclun
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River Ely – The Castle Climb loop from Pontyclun
01:52
38.9km
420m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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After 28.7 km for 376 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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581 m
River Ely
Highlight • Other
5.76 km
Coed Waun-lloff
Forest
20.6 km
The Castle Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Tip by
28.9 km
Hensol Forest
Highlight • Forest
31.8 km
Pendoylan — Best-Kept Village in Wales
Highlight • Religious Site
With a high number of listed buildings, it’s home to the …
Tip by
32.7 km
Coed Cadw
Forest
38.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
35.8 km
1.11 km
942 m
649 m
434 m
Surfaces
30.1 km
7.86 km
838 m
104 m
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Elevation
Highest point (130 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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Wednesday 20 May
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