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Daniel Bryant planned an e-bike ride
July 16, 2024
Lluest-wen Reservoir – Aberdare - Hirwaun cycleway loop
Hard
02:50
42.3km
14.9km/h
800m
800m
Overview
Hard e-bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway
Highlight • Trail
Brilliant strip of traffic-free cycleway that links Aberdare near the train station to Hirwaun. It's pretty much flat, although you'll need to look out for debris like leaves and sticks in the winter months.
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1
9.33 km
Llyn Fawr Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
The reservoir is surrounded by impressively sheer banks on one side and an open view across the valley on the other. Now used as a fishing lake by a club there are several ways to access this on foot.
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2
16.5 km
Neath Valley Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Incredible views make the climbs worth it.
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3
23.6 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 …
Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …
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4
25.5 km
Waterfall Pool Near Pontneddfechan
Highlight • Lake
B
42.3 km
Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway
Highlight • Trail
Brilliant strip of traffic-free cycleway that links Aberdare near the train station to Hirwaun. It's pretty much flat, although you'll need to look out for debris like leaves and sticks in the winter months.
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.8 km
9.71 km
8.83 km
3.91 km
2.65 km
430 m
Surfaces
17.2 km
10.8 km
7.84 km
6.44 km
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Highest point (590 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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