Ride: Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed – Grade 4 (Challenging) 

Route Overview and Highlights: Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Distance: Approximately 37 km / 23 miles.

Total Ascent: Approximately 570 Meters / 1900 feet

Route Surface Type: Mostly paved -Some gravel (~100m)

Specific Hazards Identified: Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps at 13.4 km

Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours cycling time.

Contingency Plan: TBC

Pub / Cafe / Toilets:  Cafe and Toilets at 13.4 km

Start and Finish: See map.  Ride starts Hengoed Station What3Words: gather.seemingly.cheeks

Gates & Lifting Obstacles: None identified - pending reconnoitring

Station Step-Free Access Category B1.

Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a short path with a moderately steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) via a short but steep path from the car park.

e-Bike Battery Recommendation: 400 - 500 kWh recommended

Bike Type Suitability: All bikes except road racing bikes

Route Ridden or Reconnoitred: NO