Draethen – Rudry – Caerphilly Loop

This is a 24-mile ride, mainly on quiet roads and pretty country lanes, but with some stretches on busier roads, so this ride suits more experienced riders. We head out via Old St. Mellons and Michaelston-y-Fedw towards Draethen and then climb up towards the Maenllwyd Inn, before descending via Rudry towards Caerphilly, and our café stop. There is a fair bit of climbing before lunch, but the terrain is easier as we head down the Taff Trail on the way back. Although there is some hilly terrain, we will stop and re-group regularly including at the top of steeper hills. This ride is best suited to road bikes or hybrids.

We plan to have a Cafe stop at Rosita’s Café Bar opposite Caerphilly Castle. This is about 2/3 of the way into the ride, so please bring a snack in case you need one.

Please wear a helmet and bring money for the cafe. Also, make sure your tyres are pumped up, check that your bike is working, bring a spare inner tube and your helmet!

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We never leave anyone behind