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View of Treherbert Basin – Gravel Road Junction in Forest loop from Treorchy

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View of Treherbert Basin – Gravel Road Junction in Forest loop from Treorchy

Hard

5.0

(10)

riders

View of Treherbert Basin – Gravel Road Junction in Forest loop from Treorchy

04:45

49.6km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 24.4 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.20 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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8.34 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

19.0 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

Entrance to Rhigos forest, great for MTB, links to Afan & Glyncorrwg and gravel riding.

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22.0 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

Tip by

24.4 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

4.44 km

4.13 km

1.36 km

723 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

14.2 km

5.55 km

582 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

27°C

10°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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View of Treherbert Basin – Gravel Road Junction in Forest loop from Treorchy

View of Treherbert Basin

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

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