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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Gravel Fireroad – Waterfall loop from Abercynon

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Gravel Fireroad – Waterfall loop from Abercynon

Moderate

4.6

(14)

6

riders

Gravel Fireroad – Waterfall loop from Abercynon

03:07

36.4km

600m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.8 km for 79 m

After 25.4 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.41 km

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views into the valleys. Very rocky, muddy and rutted trail to get to it though.

Tip by

2

14.4 km

View of St. Gwynno Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Stunning views of St. Gwynno forest open up on the left as you ascend a gravel double track road. Toward the end of the climb there is a small hollowed …

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15.9 km

St Gwynno Forest

Forest

4

17.2 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning panoramic viewpoint - from the tops above Bike Park Wales on the far right, through the Pen-Y-Fan central Beacons massive immediately ahead, then all the Fan's across to the …

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5

17.5 km

Gravel Fireroad

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New "gravel" been laid along part of this - tennis ball size gravel. Tough to ride on an MTB, might struggle on a gravel bike!

Tip by

6

25.4 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A few steps off the main path, leads to a downward, wooden stepped, clamber (with care as steps are often slippery) to a beautiful hidden gem ...

Tip by

7

29.3 km

Ynysybwl Butchers Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

B

36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

5.87 km

5.69 km

4.37 km

1.74 km

331 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

9.57 km

8.35 km

2.96 km

1.31 km

525 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

87 %

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