Newport to Cardiff via Celtic Trail and Taff Trail
There are two route options available: one is shorter but with more roads, the other longer but mainly traffic free.
The longer route takes in the Monmouthshire to Brecon Canal, passing Fourteen locks, before entering the Sirhowy Valley Country Park, passing over Hengoed Viaduct, through Parc Penallta Country Park and onto the Taff trail through Pontypridd, passing Castle Coch on the way into Cardiff.
The shorter option takes in Tredegar House just outside Newport, Caerphilly Castle and Riverside Way, and then passes Castle Cosh on the Taff Trail.
Visitor attractions:
- Hengoed Viaduct
- Welsh International Climbing Centre
- Castell Coch
- Fourteen Locks
- Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South East Wales
- Distance:
29 - 38 miles
- Classification:
Challenge
- Traffic:
Plenty of Traffic Free, but significant road sections depending on route choice.
- Surface:
Mixed
- NCN Route:
8, 4, 47
- Start:
Newport
- Finish:
Cardiff
- Access:
Rail stations at Newport, Cardiff and various on the Valley’s lines.
- Maps and guides:
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Celtic Trail - East NN4B £6.99 Celtic Trail Guidebook – £6.99 - Weather:
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Tue
max: 13°C min: 3°C
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Wed
max: 12°C min: 6°C
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Thu
max: 14°C min: 6°C
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Fri
max: 14°C min: 7°C
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