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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

Moderate

5.0

(3)

12

riders

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

01:59

24.4km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.88 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

Tip by

2

11.8 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

15.0 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lake

4

16.1 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

Tip by

5

16.5 km

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

Lluest-wen Reservoir was constructed in 1898, but came to national attention in 1969 when a major leak caused an evacuation of residents down-valley while emergency repair work was carried out. …

Tip by

6

16.6 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view point over the whole reservoir and a lovely spot for some lunch.

Tip by

B

24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

7.36 km

3.60 km

2.06 km

1.77 km

667 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

6.53 km

5.92 km

2.30 km

983 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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