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Cycling in Bridgend County Borough
Cycling in Bridgend County Borough features mainly flat riding on a largely off-road cycle path starting from Blaengarw.
Bridgend County Borough offers a single route starting from Blaengarw. The Garw Valley Railway Path is a 9 km point-to-point ride, primarily on cycle paths, providing a paved surface almost throughout.
The terrain is mostly flat with minimal climbing, making it accessible for all levels. The route has very limited steep gradients, with only a brief 500 m section reaching up to 10.3%. Weather conditions from June to September are the most favourable for cycling here.
What the riding is like
The riding terrain in Bridgend County Borough is predominantly flat with just 1% climbing and a nearly flat gradient over 53% of the route. The single route is 9 km long. The surface is paved for 98% of the distance. The biggest climbs are minimal with just a short stretch of 500 m reaching gradients up to 10.3%. Roads are mostly cycle paths (94%) with a small portion on quiet streets (6%).
Cycling infrastructure
There are 8.3 km of cycle paths and no main roads or fast roads on the routes in this region.
Best time to ride
The best months for cycling are June to September, with average daily high temperatures ranging from 18°C to 19°C.
Riding in Bridgend County Borough in numbers
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Where to start in Bridgend County Borough
Rides in Bridgend County Borough
When to ride Bridgend County Borough
Best months: Jun to Sep.
7°2°J17
8°2°F16
9°3°M17
12°4°A12
15°8°M14
18°11°J15
19°12°J17
18°12°A19
17°11°S15
13°8°O18
10°5°N17
8°4°D19
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