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Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Aberdulais Stone Bridge loop from Seven Sisters

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Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Aberdulais Stone Bridge loop from Seven Sisters

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53

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Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Aberdulais Stone Bridge loop from Seven Sisters

05:22

113km

1,410m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 30.4 km for 128 m

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Bus stop

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7.45 km

Glynneath Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This climb appears minor in the grand scheme of things, but underestimate it at your peril.

Once you’ve negotiated the junctions in Glynneath the road bends right then rears up …

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19.4 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

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This is the ‘classic’ way to climb Rhigos, riding north to south as it treats you to two fantastic hairpin bends that could have been plucked direct from the Alps. …

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26.2 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

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Really nice view after a really nice climb. Perfect reward on a summers day

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34.5 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

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38.9 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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38.9 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

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The best side to climb the Bwlch from! Beautiful climb, not too demanding, with a rewarding view at the top

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71.0 km

Coffi Co Lounge

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Good food, drinks and cakes. Nice view. Plenty of outdoor seating. They'll also top up your bottle free if you ask nicely.

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103 km

Aberdulais Stone Bridge

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113 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.0 km

25.6 km

5.19 km

1.97 km

113 m

108 m

Surfaces

108 km

4.59 km

194 m

113 m

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