The full route planned will pass along the coast of South Wales, largely east–west from Newport to Cardiff and on to Margam via

Bridgend Bridgend (; cy, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr or just , meaning "the end of the bridge on the Ogmore") is a town in Bridgend County Borough in Wales, west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. The town is named after the medieval bridge over the River Og ...

, and in total may go on to stretch for in length. The route is so far formed by a mixture of some new paths, such as a boardwalk made of recycled material around

Caerleon Caerleon (; cy, Caerllion) is a town and community in Newport, Wales. Situated on the River Usk, it lies northeast of Newport city centre, and southeast of Cwmbran. Caerleon is of archaeological importance, being the site of a notable Roman ...

, stone paths through Newport city centre, and in other places public highways. On some linked paths such as canal paths, a hybrid or 'hard tail' mountain bike fitted with wide road tyres would be most suitable. Newport city centre and Cardiff are both easily reached on the rail network. Typically South Wales is more accessible through the canal paths heading up north into the valleys than east to west.

Route

Caerleon to Newport

Aerial view of Caerleon Roman amphitheatre

This completed seven mile riverside path is a mixture of existing stone path and new hybrid materials running from the town centre of historic Caerleon and its former Roman Settlement site through to Newport city centre along the riverfront of the Usk. It is also within reach of the

Celtic Manor Resort Celtic Manor Resort is a golf, spa and leisure hotel and resort in the city of Newport, South East Wales. Owned by Sir Terry Matthews, the resort is located on the south-facing side of Christchurch Hill in eastern Newport, near Junction 24 ...

Newport to Cardiff

The first completed section is formed of the now completed Marshfield to the Duffryn path, completed in 2015. The second section is the planned Marshfield to the Newport Road retail area and Cardiff City centre route being developed by Cardiff Council on the Cardiff Enfys network. A second Cycle Superhighway running on Newport Road and Cypress Drive is also being developed.

Cardiff to Penarth

The completed Cardiff section is largely based on the Cardiff Bay Trail with a bridge across the River Ely between Penarth and the

Cardiff International Sports Village Cardiff International Sports Village ( cy, Pentref Chwaraeon Rhyngwladol Caerdydd) is located in Cardiff Bay in the city of Cardiff, Wales. It is one of the largest Urban renewal, regeneration projects currently in the UK and is a Public-priv ...

at Cardiff Bay. This connects the Sports Village to Cogan railway station, enabling commuting and linking to Penarth town centre.

References

External links

Sustrans map and description

Wales Trails
National Cycle Routes Cycleways in Wales Transport in Anglesey Transport in Gwynedd Cycleways in Powys Transport in Merthyr Tydfil Transport in Rhondda Cynon Taf Transport in Cardiff Transport in Monmouthshire Elenydd Brecon Beacons
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