Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – View of Cardiff loop from Rhiwbina

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Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – View of Cardiff loop from Rhiwbina

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4.0

(1)

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Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – View of Cardiff loop from Rhiwbina

02:00

21.8km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 262 m

After 21.5 km for 262 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.69 km

Cefncarnau

Forest

5.88 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good terrain, easy to ride and flowing.

Tip by

6.08 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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

Tip by

6.30 km

View of Bristol from Purdown Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8.17 km

View of Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to take a breather while climbing the hill

Tip by

8.89 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

Tip by

9.33 km

Roots to Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice descent away from the main forest roads. Leads into alternative routes at the bottom after crossing the stream.

Tip by

10.9 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

14.8 km

Rocky Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Suitable for MTB and Gravel bikes, expect mud, rocks and rivers.

Tip by

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

7.53 km

2.27 km

636 m

552 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

7.65 km

1.48 km

1.06 km

605 m

234 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

70 %

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Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry – View of Cardiff loop from Rhiwbina

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Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog Quarry

View of Bristol from Purdown Quarry

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View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

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