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Llyn Fach Fawr, viewpoint. – Aberdare to Hirwaun cycleway Loop from Aberdare

Llyn Fach Fawr, viewpoint. – Aberdare to Hirwaun cycleway Loop from Aberdare

Jeff Lee planned a mountain bike ride

July 9, 2021

Llyn Fach Fawr, viewpoint. – Aberdare to Hirwaun cycleway Loop from Aberdare

Hard

05:20

57.5km

10.8km/h

1,200m

1,200m

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10.2 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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18.6 km

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

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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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19.1 km

View of Llyn Fach

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Great views over Llyn Fach and out towards Pen Y Fan

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29.3 km

Llyn Fach

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Changeable weather conditions. Can be muddy on times.

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40.4 km

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway

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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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57.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

9.75 km

9.69 km

4.29 km

3.27 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

23.2 km

15.5 km

7.68 km

6.06 km

4.27 km

505 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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