Cycling in Edwardsville
1 cycling route from Edwardsville, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, United Kingdom, 10 km, 10 km mapped in all, with up to 68 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (7 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 10 km
- Biggest day
- 68 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 3% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 7 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Edwardsville
Riders starting in Edwardsville can explore the Trevithick Trail, a point-to-point route extending 9.5 km. It links various settlements including Merthyr Vale, Aberfan, Troed-y-rhiw, Pentrebach, Abercanaid, Penyrheol, Twynyrodyn, Thomas Town, Merthyr Tydfil, Cae-draw, Pontmorlais and Ynysfach. This offers access to a variety of nearby communities within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.
The route's surface is predominantly paved, with 95% asphalted and 4% gravel or unpaved. About 7.1 km runs on cycle paths, and only 0.3 km is on main roads without a dedicated cycle lane. There are five railway stations close to the trail, facilitating connections to other areas. The longest stretch without services is 2.5 km, outlining planning considerations for supplies or breaks.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route features an elevation gain of 68 m, with the highest point at 178 m. The terrain is moderately undulating without any major climbs, suitable for varied riding levels.