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Maen Llia Standing Stone – Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd loop from Hirwaun

Maen Llia Standing Stone – Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd loop from Hirwaun

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Maen Llia Standing Stone – Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd loop from Hirwaun

03:47

76.2km

1,130m

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: August 21, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

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23.0 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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23.5 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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33.5 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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35.2 km

Glanusk Services

Highlight • Parking

Good pit-stop and bike security with outside tables and chairs

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44.9 km

Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The early slopes are very shallow as you pass from one village to another all the way to Glyntawe where the scenery begins to open up and the routes merge. …

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62.6 km

Glynneath Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This climb appears minor in the grand scheme of things, but underestimate it at your peril.

Once you’ve negotiated the junctions in Glynneath the road bends right then rears up …

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76.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

29.8 km

2.75 km

601 m

Surfaces

72.3 km

3.70 km

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Maen Llia Standing Stone – Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd loop from Hirwaun

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Glanusk Services

Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd

Glynneath Hill Climb

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