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Three Parks Trail

From the Sirhowy ValleyCountry Parknear Crosskeys, the ride continues 6 miles, crossing Hengoed’s impressive16arch listed viaduct.

Classification: Easy Distance: 13 miles

Rhondda Fach / Barry Sidings - Pontypridd to Porth

This lovely traffic-free route from Pontypridd travels through Barry Sidings Country Park, past the Rhondda Heritage Park and on to Porth.

Classification: Easy Distance: 3.5 miles

The easy traffic-free circular trail runs around Cardiff Bayand across to the seaside town of Penarthvia Pont Y Werin. It’s perfect for families andreturning cyclists and provides a fantastic opportunity to explore Cardiff Bay’svibrant waterfrontscafes, bars and restaurants; heritage sites, and fantastic array of activitieson offer in Cardiff Bay’s new InternationalSports Village.International SportsVillage.

Classification: Easy Distance: 8 miles

Church Village Community Route Llantrisant to Tongeg

From The Cross Inn in Llantrisant, this scenic trail runs north of the Church Village Bypass, to the edge of Tonteg, providing a great opportunity for both visitors and commuters to enjoy the rich Valleys landscape and the rural environment.

Classification: Easy Distance: 4 miles

Cynon Trail

The Cynon Trail, or Taith Cynon is one of thenewest cycling trails to open in the valleys. Running along the naturalcorridor of the Cynon River, it offers an excellent opportunity to cycle inthis glorious part of South Wales.

Classification: Medium Distance: 11 miles

Amman Valley

Thebeginnings of a fabulous route linking Ammanford and the upper Amman valley, the shortroute currently in place is a beautiful riverside escape that takes you throughwoodland and parks.

Classification: Easy Distance: 2.5 miles

Swansea Valley: Clydach to Swansea Observatory

Followinga mixture of riverside paths, new purpose build sections and old railway lines,this route provides a green strip through the industrial heart of the Swansea Valley. From the route it is possible tosee some of the valley’s industrial past, while at the same time the routeshowcase its regenerated present.

Classification: Medium Distance: 8.5 miles

Swansea Valley: Clydach to Ystalyfera

This is a very gentle ride alongcanal towpath and old railway, following the valley floor from between two ofthe major SwanseaValley towns. Starting from Coed GwilwmPark, the route picks upthe canal towpath and takes you into the heart of Pontardawe. Moving away fromthe Canal and following the river bank, you find your way onto the old railwayline. This takes you through woodland alongside the river before emerging onthe edge of Ystalyfera.

Classification: Easy Distance: 6.5 miles

Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon

This route is for those who would like to get into the heart of the national park, but it starts from possibly the most famous of the South Wales’ former mining towns, and ends in the picturesque rural town of Brecon.

Classification: Hard/Challenge Distance: 25 miles

Builth Wells to Glasbury via Erwood Station

Running down the Wye valley, the route followsback roads, with short traffic free sections in Builth Wells. The old Erwoodrail station, now a café and museum is roughly half way along the section, andmakes an ideal resting spot for refreshments, and a great alternative turningpoint for those wanting a shorter ride.

Classification: Medium/Hard Distance: 15 miles

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