Days Out

Weekend rides

Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Aberdare:

Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall · 18mi one-way
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Caerphilly Castle · 37mi round-trip
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Castell Coch · 41mi round-trip
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National Cycle Network

Cycle routes in Aberdare

The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Aberdare:

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To Newport / Casnewydd, Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach, Abercynon, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Swansea / Abertawe, Gorseinon, Llanelli, Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin) and Fishguard.

Knowledge

Share your tips for cycling in Aberdare

What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.

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