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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Entrance to Rhigos Forest – Wind Turbines at Rhigos loop from Llyn Fawr

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Entrance to Rhigos Forest – Wind Turbines at Rhigos loop from Llyn Fawr

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Entrance to Rhigos Forest – Wind Turbines at Rhigos loop from Llyn Fawr

00:41

11.1km

160m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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75 m

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

Entrance to Rhigos forest, great for MTB, links to Afan & Glyncorrwg and gravel riding.

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1.71 km

Wind Turbines at Rhigos

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

More fantastic gravel roads - wide and not too technical but lots of fun. Here you'll wind your way through the giant wind turbines at the top of the Rhigos.

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6.38 km

Rhigos Gravel Road and Viewpoint Over Treherbert

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Brilliant wide gravel road, which winds through the pine trees at the top of the Rhigos climb. Expect loose but fun surfaces, but nothing too technical. My GPS took in …

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10.4 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

749 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

749 m

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Tuesday 7 July

28°C

13°C

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