Neath Valley Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Resolven

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Neath Valley Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Resolven

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Neath Valley Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Resolven

02:54

35.3km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.75 km

Trail Closed

Highlight • Other

trail was marked as no access to the public so I went looking for a way around to get back on my route

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9.81 km

Neath Valley Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views make the climbs worth it.

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10.5 km

Short & Sweet Trail

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14.0 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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15.2 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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33.1 km

Coedwig Creunant / Crynant Forest

Forest

35.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

11.5 km

5.74 km

2.72 km

1.06 km

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

9.04 km

7.35 km

675 m

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

5°C

74 %

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Neath Valley Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Resolven

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Neath Valley Viewpoint

Short & Sweet Trail

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

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