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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road – Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

01:40

20.5km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.91 km

Eglwysilan Circuit Scenic Road

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Nice Incline.....👍

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7.42 km

Cefn Eglwysilan Climb

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A climb of two halves, when climbing from the Abertridwr side. First part is gentle, with a slight kick towards the end, a brief moment of rest as you past …

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8.20 km

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

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The steepest part of the traject is situated at the outcome of the village (probability of meeting people along the road to encourage you is high). Almost at the top, …

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9.31 km

Muddy Farm Track with Hill Views

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5

10.4 km

Panoramic View of the Central Beacons

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Snow capped summits on a clear day make for the best view. A mountain bike or mud tyre'd adventure bike are the best ways to get here.

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10.9 km

Eglwysilan Common Road and Views

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Awesome views across the valleys and rideable in either direction.

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13.4 km

Eglwysilan Common Doubletrack

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Doubletrack route across the common linking Nelson and Caerphilly. Manageable on a gravel bike, bad drainage when wet.

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16.7 km

Rural Landscape Near Merthyr Tydfil

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

7.26 km

3.41 km

1.69 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

6.67 km

5.91 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

29°C

17°C

30 %

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