Cycling in Mathern
1 cycling route from Mathern, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, 64 km, 64 km mapped in all, with up to 317 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 21 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 64 km
- Biggest day
- 317 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout — 5 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 3% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 21 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Mathern
Mathern serves as a start for rides such as the 63.8 km route to Caerphilly, which features a total elevation gain of 317 m. The route passes through multiple places including Chepstow, Pwllmeyric, Caldicot, Newport, and Caerphilly itself, crossing a combination of rural and urban areas. The biggest climb occurs in the first 3 km and gains 74 m at an average gradient of 2.4%, reaching a height of 95 m. This route is mostly paved with 92% surfaced roads and 8% gravel or unpaved sections. There is a cycle path for 20.8 km, and 1.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Services are spaced out, with the longest stretch without them being 12.2 km. The route is well connected with 7 railway stations nearby, allowing access from different points along the way.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain includes a moderate climb at the beginning with an average gradient of 2.4% over 3 km. The highest elevation reached on the route is 98 m. The ride covers 92% paved surfaces and 8% gravel or unpaved sections, with a significant portion on cycle paths for over 20 km.