View of Treherbert Basin – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Ystrad Rhondda
View of Treherbert Basin – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Ystrad Rhondda
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View of Treherbert Basin – View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy loop from Ystrad Rhondda
02:41
34.9km
550m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 18.8 km for 32 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
4.95 km
Cwmparc Forest
Highlight • Forest
7.96 km
Gravel Descent in the Afan Valley
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
9.52 km
View of Treherbert Basin
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
11.7 km
Gravel Road Junction in Forest
Highlight • Trail
19.0 km
View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy
Highlight • Viewpoint
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.
Tip by
19.1 km
Switchbacks
Highlight • Climb
34.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.5 km
11.0 km
6.59 km
4.29 km
1.03 km
310 m
133 m
Surfaces
17.9 km
9.43 km
3.29 km
2.36 km
1.68 km
255 m
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Lowest point (140 m)
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