River Tarell Crossing – Llangynidr Mountain Road loop from Rhymney

River Tarell Crossing – Llangynidr Mountain Road loop from Rhymney

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River Tarell Crossing – Llangynidr Mountain Road loop from Rhymney

05:11

104km

1,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

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An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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14.7 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

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15.5 km

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

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The B4560 climb or descent through the switchbacks is a great road to ride in either direction. The high point is 518 m, and you start from either Llangynidr at …

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20.3 km

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

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Not the easiest to spot but great little garden around the back with heaters and fab coffee and food. Owners very friendly and welcoming. little gem!!!

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21.8 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

26.0 km

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

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Stop in this little cafe all the time when I am hiking or biking. In fact I think I have invested enough in the place to have a shares dividend, …

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26.1 km

Water Tap at Bikes + Hikes

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bike issues, shop time!

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61.1 km

River Tarell Crossing

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Lovely little crossing point over the River Tarell, nice and quiet and perfect for a quick drink before pushing on

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85.0 km

Llangynidr Mountain Road

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A near-6km climb in the Black Mountains that averages a manageable 7% but ramps up to 15% in places

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

35.6 km

11.6 km

1.11 km

797 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.2 km

8.83 km

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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River Tarell Crossing – Llangynidr Mountain Road loop from Rhymney

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Water Tap at Bikes + Hikes

River Tarell Crossing

Llangynidr Mountain Road

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