Beacons Reservoir – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Brecon

Beacons Reservoir – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Brecon

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Beacons Reservoir – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Brecon

06:50

127km

1,960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.1 km

Beacons Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The northernmost and highest of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley.

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18.7 km

Penderyn Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady climb with a view

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31.2 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is the ‘classic’ way to climb Rhigos, riding north to south as it treats you to two fantastic hairpin bends that could have been plucked direct from the Alps. …

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38.0 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really nice view after a really nice climb. Perfect reward on a summers day

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50.7 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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53.0 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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79.0 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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127 km

End point

Parking

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