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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Ynyswen

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Ynyswen

Moderate

4.0

(2)

11

riders

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Ynyswen

02:05

24.1km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.25 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.77 km

Maendy Forest

Highlight • Forest

2

6.35 km

Switchbacks

Highlight • Climb

3

6.48 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

Highlight • Summit

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

Tip by

4

6.68 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

Tip by

5

7.37 km

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A great spot to ease the legs half way down the descent.... a fantastic vantage point, above the Bwlch road climb, offering riders an almost Alpine col like experience. From …

Tip by

6

7.53 km

View of Ogmore Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Ton is the 4970th highest peak in the British Isles and the 390th tallest in Wales

At Elevation of 539.0 m (1768 ft)

Tip by

7

14.9 km

View of Llwynypia and the Rhondda Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

24.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.76 km

3.13 km

2.73 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

8.78 km

2.39 km

618 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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