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Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Glyncorrwg

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Glyncorrwg

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4.5

(2)

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Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Glyncorrwg

03:38

47.9km

980m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.06 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.71 km

Path to the Wind Turbines

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On the way up, this is the point at which the gradient increases. Careful of the larger stones and loose gravel.

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3.10 km

Joyrider Trail Entrance

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Great single track trail

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3.72 km

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely climb from Glyncorrwg to the crossroads

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6.24 km

Handy Andy Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the more open sections of singletrack, Handy Andy has some fun rocky turns and great views.

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9.16 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Highlight • Trail

Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

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15.9 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

18.0 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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35.3 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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47.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

5.62 km

2.19 km

944 m

632 m

357 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

4.47 km

2.14 km

947 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Glyncorrwg

Path to the Wind Turbines

Joyrider Trail Entrance

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

Handy Andy Trail

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

View of Treherbert Basin

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

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