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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

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4.5

(2)

13

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Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

02:31

33.7km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.14 km

Wind Turbines at Rhigos

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More fantastic gravel roads - wide and not too technical but lots of fun. Here you'll wind your way through the giant wind turbines at the top of the Rhigos.

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2

17.2 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

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Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

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3

23.9 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

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4

26.0 km

View of Treherbert Basin

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Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

4.40 km

3.01 km

1.14 km

357 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.67 km

2.31 km

1.19 km

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