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Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales

Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

Hard

66

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Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

07:56

162km

2,210m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 117 km for 128 m

After 144 km for 313 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

27.1 km

Aberdulais Stone Bridge

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2

58.9 km

Bwlch Bryn-Rhudd

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The early slopes are very shallow as you pass from one village to another all the way to Glyntawe where the scenery begins to open up and the routes merge. …

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82.3 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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84.6 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

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According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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113 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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125 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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128 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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144 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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162 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.0 km

64.6 km

18.3 km

1.69 km

549 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

152 km

9.16 km

386 m

250 m

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Thursday 25 June

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