| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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Penarth Hill Climb |
linusrees |
Oct 18th 2009, 04:17 |
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1km |
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| 1km hill climb from Penarth Dock to St Augustines Church |
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Abergavenny International Criterium |
rjc_43 |
Feb 19th 2009, 05:36 |
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1.1km |
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Caedelyn Park |
Sioned |
Oct 6th 2007, 07:27 |
|
1.5km |
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Cardiff Central to Bute Building (on road) |
chris_tweed |
Mar 1st 2009, 08:07 |
|
1.7km |
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| This is the main route from Cardiff Central Rail Station to the Bute Building. |
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Cathedral Road to UHW |
evildmp |
Jun 23rd 2008, 10:32 |
|
4km |
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The W |
philwarren11 |
Jan 23rd, 11:15 |
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4.2km |
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Late comers, meet at staunton |
leighc |
Jun 30th 2010, 08:26 |
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4.5km |
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Run to barrage and back |
fwgx |
Mar 16th 2012, 06:15 |
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4.7km |
- Onroad
- Low traffic
- Safe
- Scenic
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roath- the bay |
NOTCHARLOTTE |
Mar 24th 2009, 02:13 |
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4.9km |
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Treorchy To Pentre Zig Zags |
philwarren11 |
Jan 6th, 01:52 |
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5.8km |
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Llantrisant Forest |
druid |
Aug 31st 2009, 08:55 |
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6km |
- Recreational
- Training
- MTB
- Offroad
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WMB 121 Blaenavon Beginner (Blue) Ride |
Matt_Skinner |
May 13th 2011, 01:28 |
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6.8km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
- Rural
- Scenic
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| Start/Finish Cwmtillery Lakes, Abertillery SO217061
Total distance 6.8km
(4.2 miles)
Total ascent 355m (1164ft)
Time 0.5-1.5 hours
Maps OS Landranger 1:50000 sheet 161: The Black Mountains
Route summary Short but sometimes steep and technical loop taking you up to, across and down from moorland above Abertillery.
From the car park at Cwmtillery Lakes, turn left and follow the narrow lane up through the houses. Take the sharp hairpin left to climb more steeply, reaching cattle grid and open hillsides. Opposite small farm buildings take the steep, loose track switching back right (224070).
Climb steeply, pushing if (when) necessary to trail crossroads at the top. Take the right turn, climbing with the fence to your left over ground that’s either hard and fast or soft and slow depending on the season. Descend as the trail swings left through a loose, sandy corner. Watch out for a narrower trail turning back on yourself to the right.
Follow the trail to the right, heading west down the slope towards Abertillery with a small patch of woodland to your left. Look for the stone wall running across the hillside – you’re aiming for the singletrack running just upslope of this, heading right.
Descend on occasionally tricky singletrack, watching out for concealed steps, ruts and tightening turns. The trail steepens as it descends, heading into a fold in the hillside with a small drop towards the bottom.
Continue on the trail, climbing briefly on grass before joining final section of singletrack. Descend to rejoin vehicle track above Abertillery, turn left and descend back to Cwmtillery Lakes and car park. Watch out in winter, as this track can be icy. |
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Llanbedr circular road walk |
nedwards9820 |
Jan 9th 2011, 06:13 |
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7km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Safe
- Rural
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My Short Commute |
John_E |
Aug 7th 2008, 05:54 |
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7.8km |
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WMB 121 Blaenavon Intermediate (Red) Route |
Matt_Skinner |
Mar 11th 2011, 04:53 |
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8.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Rough
- Rural
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| Start/Finish Keeper’s Pond car park, SO254107
Total distance 9km (5.6 miles)
Total ascent 365m (1200ft)
Time 1.5–3 hours
Maps OS Landranger 1:50000 sheet 161: The Black Mountains
Route summary A circuit of the Blorenge, taking in a tricky descent, industrial archaeology, a challenging climb and an impressive view.
From Keeper’s Pond car park, follow the path around the pond, cross the bridge and continue on narrower trail with occasional rock sections contouring the Blorenge heading roughly north-east.
After 1.75km look for marker stone at a trail fork (265120). The trail straight ahead isn’t marked on the map – take the bridleway that descends to the left. The gradient eases and the trail smooths into fast, flowing singletrack dropping down to the old narrow gauge railway track bed (269127). The bridleway follows the track bed to the right, with a short climb past the old railway tunnel. The trail narrows and steepens to singletrack descent with rock outcrops.
Singletrack joins a wider, grassy trail. Pass through a gate and tackle short climb into the Punchbowl. Follow trail along the edge of the pond wall and take the trail on the right along the tree line. It’s a steep and loose climb, even steeper after the right turn. Once you’ve reached the gate the steepness is over. Follow the more moderate trail to join the road at 278112.
As an optional extra, follow the road westwards for about 400m and take the track that switches back to the right. It’s not a public right of way, but the hang-gliding club that owns the top of the mountain doesn’t mind. It climbs for about 1km to a small brick building and views over the Usk Valley to the Sugarloaf, Skirrid and Black Mountains plus Abergavenny. Descend back the way you came.
Once back to the road, carry on west, climbing to radio masts. Continue for 1km to a T-junction, turn right and Keeper’s Pond car park is 200m away. |
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above Barmouth |
nedwards9820 |
Jan 11th 2011, 09:18 |
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9km |
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Cardiff Commute A470 to Cardiff Gate |
Maestairs |
Jan 14th 2009, 12:52 |
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9.9km |
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| A reasonably quiet route to traverse cardiff from the A470 to Cardiff Gate |
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Cathays to Culverhouse Cross Commute |
Throlkim |
Feb 14th 2009, 12:58 |
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10km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- High traffic
- Urban
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| My commute from near cathays train station to the ITV Wales studios at Culverhouse Cross. |
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Tongwynlais Cardiff Gate 6.7 |
Maestairs |
Jan 19th 2010, 03:29 |
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10.7km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Low traffic
- Safe
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Highlands trail |
john.hillier |
Aug 20th 2012, 09:27 |
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10.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Rural
- Scenic
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| A easy cycle trail that starts at the Highlands Road entrance. |
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pen y fan route 2 |
cuso4 |
Aug 13th 2012, 12:34 |
|
11km |
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Cardiff Train Station To Cardiff Gate |
Maestairs |
Apr 17th 2010, 01:54 |
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11.6km |
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pen y fan main road |
cuso4 |
Aug 13th 2012, 12:47 |
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12.1km |
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Lunch Time 4 - Ely Trail |
hankspears |
Dec 21st 2008, 05:45 |
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12.3km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Offroad
- Rough
- Urban
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Sully to St Andrews Major Loop, Glamorgan |
linusrees |
Oct 27th 2009, 09:48 |
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13.5km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Basic
- Rough
- Rural
- Scenic
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Option 2 - down Rhiwbina |
cardiffthomas |
Jun 23rd 2009, 09:07 |
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13.5km |
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above Talybont |
nedwards9820 |
Dec 31st 2010, 05:46 |
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13.6km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- MTB
- Offroad
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Taff Trail, Cardiff Bay to Taffs Well |
cardiffthomas |
May 7th 2009, 09:52 |
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13.6km |
- Recreational
- Smooth
- Offroad
- Low traffic
- Safe
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| Cardiff Bay, Pontcanna, Llandaff North, Whitchurch, Radyr, Tongwynlais, Taff Well |
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cwm calon to CMH |
H1lmar |
Jul 8th 2009, 01:03 |
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13.8km |
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Tintern Loop |
tonymbrady |
Jun 19th 2010, 09:14 |
|
14km |
- Recreational
- Not Bike
- Rural
- Scenic
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| undefined |