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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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5.0

(1)

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Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

04:50

101km

1,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.68 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

36.1 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really nice view after a really nice climb. Perfect reward on a summers day

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37.9 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

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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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38.0 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

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This is the ‘classic’ way to climb Rhigos, riding north to south as it treats you to two fantastic hairpin bends that could have been plucked direct from the Alps. …

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50.6 km

Bradley's Coffee Shop

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Great coffee shop.

Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.

Great coffee and cakes.

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51.0 km

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An enjoyable(-ish) climb up from Aberdare to the top of Maerdy mountain. Equally enjoyable descent, with the switchbacks making it interesting as opposed to most straight line descents. Really good …

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86.5 km

Penallta Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path through Penallta Park is a great alternative to the busy road. It’s also pretty peaceful as you come past the lakes.

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90.0 km

Hengoed Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …

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99.3 km

Caerphilly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest castles still standing in the country and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing. Check ahead to see opening times.

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.1 km

26.1 km

13.5 km

4.09 km

235 m

162 m

Surfaces

91.0 km

9.94 km

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

17°C

0 %

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Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Caerphilly Castle loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

Penallta Park Bike Path

Hengoed Viaduct

Caerphilly Castle

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