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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Barry Sidings Café loop from Cwmbach

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Barry Sidings Café loop from Cwmbach

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Barry Sidings Café loop from Cwmbach

05:03

74.1km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 65.4 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.8 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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32.3 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

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51.3 km

Barry Sidings Café

Highlight • Cafe

55.5 km

Old Bridge, Pontypridd

Highlight • Historical Site

58.0 km

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

Highlight • Climb

The steepest part of the traject is situated at the outcome of the village (probability of meeting people along the road to encourage you is high). Almost at the top, …

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74.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

18.4 km

12.8 km

8.25 km

1.14 km

648 m

244 m

Surfaces

57.1 km

12.7 km

3.34 km

799 m

115 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 9 May

13°C

4°C

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Barry Sidings Café loop from Cwmbach

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Barry Sidings Café

Old Bridge, Pontypridd

View of the Valleys from the Steep Climb near Aberdare

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