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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Glynneath

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Glynneath

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Glynneath

03:18

41.0km

770m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.0 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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16.1 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

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19.0 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 …

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20.0 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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21.6 km

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

Highlight • Climb

Climb well worth it for the views over Aberdare / Dare Valley Country Park

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

12.3 km

6.58 km

3.45 km

2.68 km

2.39 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

8.93 km

7.25 km

2.73 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

9°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Glynneath

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

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