Cardiff Cycling Routes for casual cycling in Cardiff. Cardiff Bay Trail Cardiff Cycling Routes are focused round the Bay itself with great views and plenty of places to stop for a cup of tea for a bite to eat. The trail is 10km long and and using the Pont Y Werin it links the International […]
Walks trails and cycle routes
Cardiff Cycling – Mountain Biking
Cardiff Cycling – Mountain Biking Mountain biking in Cardiff MTBs As soon as you get North of the M4 motorway you encounter the ground rising as an escarpment. This runs both east and west an provide scope for some good fun off road. It also means that a bit of off road Cardiff cycling, […]
Cardiff Cycling
Cardiff Cycling, this page is an entry point for finding cycling clubs, cycling shops, road cycling and mountain biking in and around Cardiff and the South wales region. Cardiff Cycling Cardiff cycling has a long history as a sport. A fine example of this is Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club. The Club was started above Reg […]
Taff trail ride with stunning pies from a tiny stall
As one of the greenest cities in the UK Cardiff is home to many great bike trails and I am sorry to admit I do not make the most of them. There are so many stunning sights to enjoy along the many trails and the Taff Trail is arguably the most famous for its brilliant […]
Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll […]
Mountain Biking trails in and around Cardiff
Cardiff and its surrounding areas offer a variety of mountain biking trails suitable for both cross-country and downhill enthusiasts. Here’s a selection of trails tested by the author within a 5-mile radius of Cardiff, with with their approximate GPS coordinates: 1. North Cardiff Mountain Bike Trails Located in the woodlands north of Cardiff, these trails […]
Mountain Biking Trails: Bike Park Wales
The Vicious Valley Mountain Biking Trails start with a terrifying half-metre drop off a wooden boardwalk. Like all the advanced runs at BikePark Wales in the Brecon Beacons national park, it begins with a qualifier, that is a tricky opening feature where you can check whether you’re good enough for the trail and, if not, […]
Autumn walks in Wales
Carreg Cennen and Llygad Llwchwr Carreg Cennen Castle Approximately 5.5 miles long, the dramatic Carreg Cennen Castle is the start and focal point of this stunning walk… but it’s far from the only highlight. From the castle, the route drops down to cross the river Cennen then rises back up through woods and fields onto […]
How to enjoy Welsh national parks
Snowdonia – National Parks Events: Designed for those with limited paddling experience, The Big Canoe takes place on August 2 3 and offers a no-pressure environment in which to boost your knowledge, develop your skills and find out what the sport is all about. Try out a wide range of boats, from touring canoes and […]
Bute Park gets new woodland ‘balance trail’ as part of restoration project
Balance Trail – Bute Park The balance trail features upside down trees, fallen logs, stepping posts and a long winding snake called Barbara – these are among the latest additions to Bute Park’s new children’s play features in Cardiff. The balance trail and the new play apparatus which are a great free family activity, just […]