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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint loop from Llwynypia

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint loop from Llwynypia

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint loop from Llwynypia

03:24

48.3km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 114 m for 30 m

After 48.2 km for 30 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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32.4 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 …

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33.1 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

33.2 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

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5

35.8 km

View of the Sea from Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views out to sea (when cloud cover allows).

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B

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

4.73 km

3.83 km

3.82 km

1.03 km

267 m

122 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

2.97 km

1.22 km

551 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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