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Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Llyn Fach – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

Mountain biking trails

Rhondda Cynon Taf

View of Llyn Fach – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

riders

View of Llyn Fach – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

06:22

67.1km

1,480m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.44 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

9.39 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

2

30.9 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

52.6 km

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

Highlight • Lake

At the far point of the Skyline trail is a viewpoint where you can look out into the Brecon Beacons, and hopefully (on a clear day) catch a glimpse of the National Park's highest peak – Pen y Fan.

Tip by

4

53.1 km

View of Llyn Fach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Fach and out towards Pen Y Fan

Tip by

58.6 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lake

6

59.7 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

7

60.2 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

8

61.9 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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B

67.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

13.3 km

11.7 km

3.22 km

492 m

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

19.6 km

11.6 km

4.12 km

3.13 km

1.73 km

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Weather

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Friday 17 July

25°C

11°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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