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Cycling in Caerphilly County Borough
Three road routes from Caerphilly and Pengam offer rides of 15-75 km with up to 534 m climbing, mostly on cycle paths and minor roads.
Caerphilly County Borough offers three road cycling routes starting mainly from Caerphilly (2 routes) and Pengam (1 route). These routes range from 15 km to 75 km in length, covering a total of 155 km. The rides head towards Swansea and Mathern in neighbouring regions, including the National Cycle Route 468.
Routes include varied climbing from 154 m to 534 m per route, with the longest route from Caerphilly to Swansea ascending 534 m. Terrain is largely flat with some climbs up to 10.9% gradient over 500 metres. The rides use a mix of cycle paths, minor roads and some main roads with or without cycle lanes, crossing quiet streets and paths as well.
What the riding is like
The terrain is mostly flat with moderate climbs, the average route length is 65 km. Riding surfaces are mostly paved (82%) with some unpaved sections. The steepest sustained gradient recorded is 10.9% over 500 m. Routes use a mix of road types including 39% cycle paths, 32% minor roads and 10% quiet streets. The biggest climb is on the Caerphilly to Swansea route, which ascends 534 m to a height not specified.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle paths account for 64.3 km (39%) of the roads across the routes. Main roads make up 4% (7.4 km without cycle lanes) and roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more total 12.2 km. There are also minor roads, quiet streets, paths, roads with cycle lanes and minor tracks.
Best time to ride
Best months for cycling are June to September when daily highs reach 18-20°C. Cooler months range from 7°C in January to 16°C in May but are less ideal for riding.
Riding in Caerphilly County Borough in numbers
- 3
- 155 km
- 75 km
- 534 m
Where to start in Caerphilly County Borough
Rides in Caerphilly County Borough
When to ride Caerphilly County Borough
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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