At the far point of the Skyline trail is a viewpoint where you can look out into the Brecon Beacons, and hopefully (on a clear day) catch a glimpse of the National Park's highest peak – Pen y Fan.

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17.5 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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20.8 km

Rhigos Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 487m high you are able to see the largest two peaks of the Brecon Beacons - 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' as well as the Mumbles in Swansea.

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45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

10.5 km

3.90 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

19.1 km

5.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

9°C

5°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Rhigos Viewpoint

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