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Parys Mountain – The Pearl Engine House loop from Brynrefail

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Parys Mountain – The Pearl Engine House loop from Brynrefail

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Parys Mountain – The Pearl Engine House loop from Brynrefail

01:32

21.4km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.53 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.73 km

View of Penygraigwen

Highlight • Other

2

6.12 km

View of Penygraigwen Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

9.47 km

Parys Mountain

Highlight • Historical Site

The crazy stripped hues of pinks, orange, gold, and grey were created by centuries of copper mining on Parys Mountain. During the 18th century, the area was heavily mined, leaving …

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4

9.59 km

The Pearl Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The remains of a Cornish beam-engine house built in 1816 to pump water from Pearl shaft, Mona Mine, and to pump water to other engines further uphill. The Pearl shaft …

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5

13.5 km

Llaneilian Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Head uphill from Llaneilian beach to get fabulous views and some great back lane rides.

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6

14.5 km

View of Ynys Dulas and the Stone Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some great views here and it mostly gets you out of the prevailing SE wind. Watch out for tractors driven by 16 year old Lewis Hamilton wannabes! Get the tide right and you can ride along the beach at Dulas.

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B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

3.25 km

2.23 km

311 m

174 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.73 km

2.23 km

434 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 16 October

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