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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark

Hard

20

riders

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark

04:27

47.4km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 217 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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95 m

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

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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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7.25 km

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

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Lovely climb from Glyncorrwg to the crossroads

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22.2 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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Pontrhydyfen is a small former coal mining community at the confluence of the River Afan and the Afon Pelenna. It is distinguished by two large 19th-century bridges that span the …

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22.8 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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About two miles up from here is Afan Argoed Visitors Centre, great cafe, mountain bike hire and bike shop. Vegan and vegetarian options. Busy.

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31.9 km

Cycle Path With Views of the Hills

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6

34.1 km

Bwlch Gravel Climb

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awesome gravel climb up the blwch

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44.6 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

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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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47.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

5.75 km

3.41 km

1.92 km

728 m

220 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

9.27 km

4.05 km

240 m

119 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 28 May

19°C

9°C

11 %

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