Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

Mountain biking trails

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

Moderate

3.5

(2)

riders

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

03:06

35.4km

640m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 16 m

After 35.4 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.79 km

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant strip of traffic-free cycleway that links Aberdare near the train station to Hirwaun. It's pretty much flat, although you'll need to look out for debris like leaves and sticks in the winter months.

Tip by

13.1 km

Llyn Fawr Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The reservoir is surrounded by impressively sheer banks on one side and an open view across the valley on the other. Now used as a fishing lake by a club there are several ways to access this on foot.

Tip by

20.3 km

Neath Valley Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views make the climbs worth it.

Tip by

22.2 km

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

Highlight • Lake

At the far point of the Skyline trail is a viewpoint where you can look out into the Brecon Beacons, and hopefully (on a clear day) catch a glimpse of the National Park's highest peak – Pen y Fan.

Tip by

22.7 km

View of Llyn Fach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Fach and out towards Pen Y Fan

Tip by

27.6 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

28.6 km