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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Pencoed

Bike touring routes & trails

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Pencoed

Hard

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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Pencoed

03:58

59.8km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.3 km

Miner's Memorial and Horse Sculpture, Pyle

Highlight • Monument

Be careful if riding the lanes after the flail has cut the hedges.
Tyres puncture so easy.

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17.5 km

Drysity'b-y-waun

Forest

3

27.2 km

Cycle Path With Views of the Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

4

34.6 km

View of the Sea from Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views out to sea (when cloud cover allows).

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5

37.6 km

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A great spot to ease the legs half way down the descent.... a fantastic vantage point, above the Bwlch road climb, offering riders an almost Alpine col like experience. From …

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6

38.3 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

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7

38.5 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

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B

59.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

14.8 km

7.63 km

2.57 km

1.06 km

204 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

7.03 km

1.22 km

133 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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