Circular ride via Craigiau and Gwaelod y Garth

Well ride North from Hailey Park up the Taff Trail to Treforest and then to Tonteg. We’ll follow the cycle path towards Llantrisant before turning off towards Craigiau and then start our climb up Garth Hill on Tyn y Coed Rd. We next reach Pentyrch where we continue upwards and eventually ride along the lane around the hill itself. There’s a steep descent into Gwaelod y Garth, with a hairpin bend.( Riders may want to get off and walk round the bend, I will be!)
From Gwaelod Y Garth we ride down to Tongwynlais. This part of the ride involves a short section of busy roads near before we rejoin the Taff trail to return to the start.

A circular ride. The ride has a challenging climbing section and a steep descent into Gwaelod y Garth

Well will mostly be riding trails and quiet lanes. There is a short section on busy roads near the end of the ride. The ride has 350m climb, mostly in the middle section.

Well stop at the Ceasars arms for coffee- before we start the ascent of Garth Hill. Later, we can stop for more refreshments at the Gwaelod y Garth Inn if people want- this stop would be quite close to home.

Please wear a helmet, and bring spare inner tube for your bike. There is a steep descent section on this ride so it is essential that your brakes are in good working order.

We never leave anyone behind