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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Gravel Road Through Wind Farm loop from Dinas Rhondda

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Winding Path and Archway – Gravel Road Through Wind Farm loop from Dinas Rhondda

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3.0

(1)

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Winding Path and Archway – Gravel Road Through Wind Farm loop from Dinas Rhondda

02:57

42.6km

760m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.70 km for 466 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.3 km

Gravel Path Through Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As at January 2024 be aware that the rain run off has created 2 gullies across 2/3rds of the track on the eastern half of the track, still passable, but the the perfect gravel pictured is not so new now.

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12.0 km

Winding Path and Archway

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A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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3

14.8 km

Blackmill Path (National Cycle Route 4)

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The Blackmill Path is a fantastic section of National Cycle Route 4 that runs alongside Ogwr Fach, linking Blackmill to the west to Hendreforgan and Tonyrefail. It also features on …

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4

28.7 km

Gravel Road Through Wind Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Prepare to be dwarfed by the turbines

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5

31.0 km

Gilfach Goch Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great sustained gravel climb from Evanstown

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

13.9 km

7.98 km

3.32 km

1.81 km

324 m

125 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

13.9 km

7.82 km

553 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

43 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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