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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Treherbert Basin – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Treorchy

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Treherbert Basin – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Treorchy

Moderate

4.6

(11)

36

riders

View of Treherbert Basin – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Treorchy

04:30

48.7km

840m

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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43.0 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.20 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

Tip by

2

8.36 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

3

19.0 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

4

21.9 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 …

Tip by

5

22.8 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

6

23.3 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.

Tip by

B

48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

4.44 km

3.12 km

1.46 km

761 m

159 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

12.7 km

5.88 km

796 m

198 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

5°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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