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Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open moorland where the main challenge often becomes the significant exposure to wind. Enjoy the sweeping panoramic views from the top of this popular and rewarding climb.

You can enjoy lovely views of the town and Afon Valley from this high up viewpoint on Pontrhydyfen Viaduct. The viaduct itself was build in 1898 by the Port Talbot Railway.

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An epic ride to climb one of the most scenic vistas in the Southeast Valleys of Wales. ... This route is brutal. It's long. It's hard. It can break your soul.

Starting in the outskirts of Rhigos, this climb takes you past former mining areas and up to the top of Hirwaun Common. The climb passes the fomer Tower Colliery – which used to be the oldest working deep coal mine in the UK but closed in 2008. The climb gives both a feeling of industrial heritage but later the sweeping views of the Hirwaun Common. The first few km are fairly straight but near the summit, there are two switchback hairpins which add an alpine feel to this long-steady climb.

Situated in the beautiful wilderness between the Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountain overlooked by the hills of Fan Fawr and Fan Gihirych, Maen Llia is a truly massive sliver of rock. While it is over 3.5 metres tall and nearly 3 metres wide, it is only 75 centimetres thick and bears a striking resemblance to a giant Neolithic hand axe. Although it is aligned north to south, the sides of the rock become surprisingly warm to the touch on a sunny day. This must have been an important pass between the hills, both to the local prehistoric population and to the Romans who came this way some 3000 years later - they built the road 'Sarn Helen' right by the stone and the current road still follows part of its course.

Pontrhydyfen is a small former coal mining community at the confluence of the River Afan and the Afon Pelenna. It is distinguished by two large 19th-century bridges that span the valley: a railway viaduct (the red bridge) and a former aqueduct, known as Y Bont Fawr ("The Big Bridge").

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that its shadow is cast across the moorland as far as the river when the sun is low in the evening sky.

Viewpoint that you like to see on the ride from both sides. Climb or descent is nice and smooth.

A fast descent towards Abercraf

Maen Llia, standing stone.

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. One of the climbs that helped me make choice to move back to the valleys to have on my doorstep. Didn't get to on the 2020 Dragon Ride, as would've need lights by the time I got there, that I'd charged, then forgot to put on the bike :-( 2022, it's going to go better :-D

Steadily ramps up towards the first hairpin - take the outside line if there's no oncoming traffic - ramps up to double digits after the first hairpin, with the gradient easing after the second. Generally a good road surface, albeit narrow in places - fortunately drivers are usually courteous and allow you to slowly grind your way up.

Starts steady to the first hairpin then ramps up all the way to the second. After the second switchback the slope eases. Pace yourself wisely and be rewarded by the view at the top.

A great coffee stop and very friendly owner, contributed free cake to our charity cycle, would definitely recommend stopping in on a ride!

great cafe at the top of the hill, worth a stop. some great running routes around the estuary

Excellent climb, none of the 3 options are too steep and they're all worth it

What a views, nice to stop to catch breath and enjoy the scenery

Brilliant climb, from any of the three sides. Stunning views. Usually an ice cream van at the top. Good road surface.

One of my favourite, there are 3 climbs to get here and the views are stunning. Just be careful when descent as sheep might be on the road or crossing and you don’t want to crash