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Rhigos to Bryn Du loop from Aberdare

Rhigos to Bryn Du loop from Aberdare

Moderate

4.6

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Rhigos to Bryn Du loop from Aberdare

02:16

42.1km

790m

Road cycling

Embark on the Rhigos to Bryn Du loop from Aberdare, a moderate road cycling adventure spanning 26.2 miles (42.1 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2591 feet (790 metres). This route typically takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete, offering a rewarding challenge for cyclists with good…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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11.1 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

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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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14.6 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

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

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39.1 km

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

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An enjoyable(-ish) climb up from Aberdare to the top of Maerdy mountain. Equally enjoyable descent, with the switchbacks making it interesting as opposed to most straight line descents. Really good …

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42.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

5.36 km

921 m

658 m

166 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

1.42 km

129 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Rhigos to Bryn Du loop from Aberdare

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

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