Cycling

Celtic Trail

The Celtic Trail forms part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) which is a national strategy to construct 6500 miles of signed, safe and cyclist friendly routes throughout the United Kingdom. The Celtic Trail cycle route takes you across 220 miles of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in south and west Wales, from Chepstow to the Pembrokeshire National Park.

Cycling along the trail is largely traffic free and has been designed to be safe and accessible.

The Celtic Trail - NCN Route 47


The final stretch of the Celtic Trail route crosses the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil at Trelewis near Shingrig Bridge. Whilst in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, the trail will also link to the Taff Trail where a North-South route between Cardiff and Brecon is in place.

For up-to-date information on the National Cycle Network and the Celtic Trail visit sustrans where you can view routes and purchase guides.

Garwnant Forest

Thought to be the biggest and the best of the Family Cycle Trails due to the wonderful forest scenery and the extensive facilities at the Garwnant Forest Visitor Centre.

As well as bike, child trailer and even kiddy seat hire in the summer, there's a café and play areas, including a rope course for those with a head for heights.

The main family cycle trail is approximately 5 miles long and should take around an hour for the family to complete without stops, there is an optional 11mile extension to this trail for families who are feeling a little more energetic. It weaves through the forest, there are a few hills to get up so be prepared to get off and walk in some places. The views are absolutely wonderful with some of the highest mountains in southern Britain just a stone's throw away.

Loops and Links

Loops and Links is a new network of over 250km of way marked trails exploring the valleys, forests and hilltops of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf areas of South Wales. The routes included are suitable for cyclists, walkers or horse riders and range from just a few kilometers to over 70km’s for the brave. To purchase a copy of this exemplary guide to way marked trails in the area, please follow this link to the loops and links website.

Cycle Hire
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