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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Handy Andy Trail loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Handy Andy Trail loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

Moderate

4.7

(3)

16

riders

Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Handy Andy Trail loop from Rhondda Cynon Taf

03:27

41.0km

640m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.02 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view point over the whole reservoir and a lovely spot for some lunch.

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2

9.01 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

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3

16.1 km

Handy Andy Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the more open sections of singletrack, Handy Andy has some fun rocky turns and great views.

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4

19.9 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

Entrance to Rhigos forest, great for MTB, links to Afan & Glyncorrwg and gravel riding.

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5

27.2 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

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B

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

7.40 km

7.17 km

1.71 km

780 m

695 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

7.80 km

7.14 km

1.78 km

1.77 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 25 June

24°C

16°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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