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Cycling in Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent offers road cycling on a 12 km route starting from Llanhilleth with moderate climbing and majority cycle paths.
Blaenau Gwent features one road cycling route starting from Llanhilleth, covering 12 km with 183 m of climbing. The single route follows National Cycle Route 465 and is point-to-point in shape.
Cycling here involves paved surfaces with 61% on cycle paths and the rest on quiet streets, minor and main roads. The terrain includes climbing exceeding half the route with some segments above 5%, 8%, and 10% gradients. The steepest continuous 500 m section reaches 10%.
What the riding is like
The terrain is rolling with climbing on 52% of the 12 km route and flat sections accounting for 48%. Average gradients include small sections over 5%, 8%, and 10%, with the steepest 500 m at 10%. The cycling surface is predominantly paved (98%) with minimal unpaved or unknown surfaces. The route crosses a mixture of cycle paths, quiet streets, and minor and main roads, with the longest climb reaching 183 m elevation.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle paths cover 7.4 km (61%) of the 12 km route, with 1.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 1.1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months to ride are June to September when temperatures range from 18°C to 20°C.
Riding in Blaenau Gwent in numbers
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- 12 km
- 12 km
- 183 m
Where to start in Blaenau Gwent
Rides in Blaenau Gwent
When to ride Blaenau Gwent
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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