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Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Aberdare

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Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Aberdare

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Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Aberdare

02:24

32.7km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 16 m

After 32.6 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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842 m

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee shop.

Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.

Great coffee and cakes.

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4.27 km

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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7.79 km

View of Ruins and Woodland in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Would be a good thing to have sturdy walking boots as it's quite loose under foot.

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10.3 km

Penderyn Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The Penderyn whisky distillery was launched in 2004. They produce several different single malts and other spirits in three sites in south Wales. You can visit this distillery and take …

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11.2 km

Lamb Hotel

Highlight • Pub

15.4 km

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small road runs from Penderyn in the west over the hill and down to Llwyn-onn Reservoir in the east. It's a nice ride avoiding the busier A4059 to the north.

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20.3 km

Gravel Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

7.94 km

7.69 km

4.45 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

8.45 km

7.60 km

5.48 km

2.12 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway – Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve loop from Aberdare

Bradley's Coffee Shop