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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Cwmbach

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Cwmbach

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Cwmbach

03:20

42.1km

600m

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: July 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.05 km for 355 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.9 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view point over the whole reservoir and a lovely spot for some lunch.

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21.8 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 …

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24.7 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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25.8 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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35.8 km

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.

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42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.07 km

5.78 km

5.40 km

2.67 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

11.9 km

7.60 km

2.83 km

2.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Cwmbach

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway

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