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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.

An epic road bike climb that not very difficult & has stunning views as you ascend

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.

At 487m high you are able to see the largest two peaks of the Brecon Beacons - 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' as well as the Mumbles in Swansea.

A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

An award winning public house and restaurant

Best side of the Bwlch to climb from, sharp kick to start up to the houses, then a bit of flat before the climb proper starts.

Lovely tribute to a local legend.