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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point – View of St. Gwynno Forest loop from Abercynon

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point – View of St. Gwynno Forest loop from Abercynon

Moderate

4.5

(12)

7

riders

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point – View of St. Gwynno Forest loop from Abercynon

03:07

36.5km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.8 km for 79 m

After 25.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.41 km

Pen-y-Foel Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views into the valleys. Very rocky, muddy and rutted trail to get to it though.

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2

14.4 km

View of St. Gwynno Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Stunning views of St. Gwynno forest open up on the left as you ascend a gravel double track road. Toward the end of the climb there is a small hollowed …

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15.9 km

St Gwynno Forest

Forest

4

18.2 km

View of Maerdy Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beware of occasional large loose stones.

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5

24.3 km

Daerwynno Outdoor Centre and Caban Guto

Highlight • Settlement

Tin Bridge

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6

25.5 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A few steps off the main path, leads to a downward, wooden stepped, clamber (with care as steps are often slippery) to a beautiful hidden gem ...

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7

29.4 km

Ynysybwl Butchers Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

B

36.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

6.33 km

5.79 km

5.69 km

1.74 km

331 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.2 km

9.57 km

3.42 km

1.31 km

525 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

19 %

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