St Lythans Burial Chamber – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Cadoxton

St Lythans Burial Chamber – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Cadoxton

Moderate

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St Lythans Burial Chamber – Porthkerry Viaduct loop from Cadoxton

01:49

37.6km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.12 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.51 km

Coed Maes y Felin

Forest

9.19 km

St Lythans Burial Chamber

Highlight • Natural Monument

St Lythans Burial Chamber is a Neolithic tomb located in a field on the outskirts of Cardiff. It was originally covered by an earthen mound some 90 feet (27 m) …

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16.7 km

Llancarfan Ford

Highlight • River

A fun little ford to cross. Cyclists are advised to dismount but it's usually fine to cross with care even on road bikes skinny tyres. Theres a bridge for those …

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16.9 km

Llancarfan Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty church, worth a look.

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25.5 km

Rhoose Point

Highlight • Natural

This is a wonderful open space to cycle through with scenic lakes and lush grassland. It's an open space that surrounds Rhoose Point, Wale's most southerly point.

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27.8 km

Porthkerry Viaduct has 16 arches and was eventually re-opened in 1900 after a faltering start when numerous supporting piers settled and had to be underpinned and reconstructed. It's been pretty solid since and now it's a Grade II listed building.

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