Rhydypennau to Fourteen Locks via lanes - hilly!

This is a relatively short but hilly (total climb 450m) ride through North Cardiff suburbs and out into the lanes, climbing up Penylan Hill to drop down into Bassaleg. After crossing the River Ebbw, and the A467 via a footbridge (half a dozen low steps up and down to negotiate), there is another climb up to the canal path and a short ride on to the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre.

After a stop there, approx 30 mins, we'll retrace our steps to Bassaleg, and from there cycle via route 4 uphill through the lanes to Michaelston y Fedw, and back to the start. We will stop at the top of the bigger hills for a quick breather! We'll be riding mainly on quiet suburban roads and country lanes, with a short stretch on canal towpath.

See the route here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1256468220

There's a cafe at Fourteen Locks for refreshments, or bring your own. Toilet available, suggested voluntary donation to the centre if not a customer.

Bring money/card if you wish to buy refreshments, a spare tube, water and your helmet.

We never leave anyone behind :)

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