Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Wenvoe Transmitting Station

St. Nicholas And Bonvilston

Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Wenvoe Transmitting Station

Moderate

riders

Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Wenvoe Transmitting Station

02:08

46.5km

440m

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: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.8 km for 96 m

After 37.1 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 km

Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb out of Gwern-Y-Steeple on wide road through the woodland.

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24.1 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

24.6 km

Coed y Goetre

Forest

29.1 km

Llandaff Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a Christian presence on this site from at least the 6th century, under the first two bishops, Dyfrig (Dubricius) and Teilo, and pre-Norman architectural evidence for the …

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30.8 km

Llandaff Fields

Highlight • Structure

Stunning open playing fields with shaded avenues - great for walks, runs and cycling

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31.2 km

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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31.2 km

River Taff and Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

33.5 km

Castle Arcade

Highlight • Rest Area

"Constructed between 1882 and 1889, Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including French café Madame Fromage, Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, …

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34.9 km

Kin + Ilk Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe. Good coffee, selection of sandwiches and cakes. Bike parking outside of floor to ceiling windows (you're able to keep an eye on your pride and joy). Usually quiet. Nice staff. Also a small amount of outdoor seating available.

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