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

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

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5.0

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

01:57

24.3km

370m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.92 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 …

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11.8 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

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15.1 km

View of the Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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16.6 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. …

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16.7 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

7.48 km

3.64 km

1.82 km

1.38 km

859 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

7.45 km

5.70 km

1.38 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

View of the Wind Farm

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

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