Road · From the map · United Kingdom
Caerphilly to Mathern
- 65 km
- 259 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 259 m
- 65 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists comfortable with a moderate 65 km distance with some climbing but mostly flat terrain.
Stage 5 of 5 of the EuroVelo 1 (Wales section): 64.9 km from Caerphilly to Mathern with 259 m of climbing, on the signed route.
The route starts in Caerphilly and passes through multiple towns including Bedwas, Machen, and Newport before reaching Chepstow at 59 km. It features 64.9 km in total with 259 m of climbing. The highest point is 98 m at 15.5 km near Rhiwderin. The route includes two main climbs: one starting at 13.2 km lasting 2.3 km with an average gradient of 2.7% and a max of 4%, reaching 98 m; and another starting at 56.5 km lasting 2.4 km at 3.1% average and 5.1% max gradient peaking at 96 m. The profile is mostly flat with 79% of the distance flat, 9% climbing, and 12% descending. Surface conditions are mostly paved (91%) with 7% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. Roads are a mix: 53% minor roads, 28% cycle paths, 7% quiet streets, 5% roads with cycle lanes, 3% main roads, 2% paths, and 1% motorway. There are 2.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 10.9 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limits. Key named roads include Broad Street Common (6.3 km), Hayesgate Lane (4.3 km), and Pentre-poeth Road (3.4 km).
Highlights
- Two climbs up to 98m high
- Passes beneath Craig Ruperra (182m)
- Broad Street Common (6.3 km)
- Cycle paths cover 28% of the route
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 13.2 km | 2.3 km | 62 m | 2.7 % | 4 % | 98 m |
| — | 56.5 km | 2.4 km | 74 m | 3.1 % | 5.1 % | 96 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 53% minor road · 28% cycle path · 7% quiet street · 5% road with cycle lane
- Main roads
- 2.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 10.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 20.8 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Broad Street Common (6 km), Hayesgate Lane (4 km), Pentre-poeth Road (3 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 9% climbing · 12% descending · 79% flat
- Longest descent
- 2.7 km from 60.9 km, dropping 71 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.1 kmGlanmor's Bakery · bakery · 50 m off route
- 0.1 kmSuperdrug · pharmacy · 50 m off route
- 0.5 kmMorrisons · supermarket · 100 m off route
- 5.2 kmChequered Flag Filling Station · petrol station · 50 m off route
- 16.9 kmRuperra Arms · pub · on the route
- 20.6 kmAsda · petrol station · on the route
- 20.9 kmToilets · 80 m off route
- 20.9 kmASDA Newport Pharmacy · pharmacy · 90 m off route
- 26 kmMorrisons · supermarket · 170 m off route
- 46 kmToilets · 270 m off route
- 48.1 kmCaldicot Cycles · bike shop · 40 m off route
- 48.3 kmAldi · supermarket · 40 m off route
- 48.3 kmCaldicot Fuel Express · petrol station · on the route
- 51.2 kmToilets · 200 m off route
- 56.2 kmThe Garden Restaurant and Cafe · restaurant · 280 m off route
- 56.2 kmToilets · 290 m off route
- 58.8 kmChepstow Community Hospital · hospital · 180 m off route
- 61.2 kmNellie's Coffee Shop · café · 110 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0.1 km — Caerphilly (station), 350 m off route
- 17.5 km — Pye Corner (station), 510 m off route
- 47.5 km — Caldicot (station), 40 m off route
- 59.3 km — Chepstow (station), 1.1 km off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Caerphilly Castle (castle)
- 3.7 km — Battlefield Live (attraction)
- 9 km — Machen Corn Mill (ruins)
- 29 km — Stay Balanced Alpaca Experiences (attraction)
- 32.2 km — Whitson Court (castle)
- 51 km — Castle Mound (viewpoint)
At the start
- Two Shot Social · café · 50 m
- Glanmor's Bakery · bakery · 80 m
- Jake's Ice Cream & Co · ice cream · 30 m
- The Courthouse · pub · 50 m
- Rosita's Cafe and Bar · café · 240 m
At the finish
- Costcutter · convenience store · 590 m
Stay after this ride
- The Beaufort Hotel · hotel · 3.6 km from the finish
- St Pierre Country Club · hotel · 3.6 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 4 h 38 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–20 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 12.2 km from km 26.1 to 38.3
- 2.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 10.9 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
- 7% of route on gravel or unpaved surface