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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Taffs Well

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Taffs Well

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Taffs Well

06:34

82.7km

1,340m

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 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.1 km for 68 m

After 30.8 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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860 m

Taff Trail Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

The Taff Trail runs for 55 miles between Cardiff and Brecon along a mixture of riverside paths, railway paths and forest roads.

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3.53 km

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Taff Trail has some fantastic gravel stretches.

The section from the top of Bwlch Mountain is probably best ridden on a full suspension MTB, but the road down is …

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33.9 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.

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34.4 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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35.4 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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46.8 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

51.4 km

View of Ogmore Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Ton is the 4970th highest peak in the British Isles and the 390th tallest in Wales

At Elevation of 539.0 m (1768 ft)

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79.1 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road to the South of Garth Mountain is named the "Route Des Alpes" on Google maps. I'm thinking it isn't genuine, but I like it!

The views from the …

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82.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

16.3 km

13.1 km

10.7 km

7.74 km

6.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

20.8 km

14.8 km

4.61 km

3.80 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Ogmore Valley loop from Taffs Well

Taff Trail Junction

Taff Trail: Nantgarw to Pontypridd

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

View of Ogmore Valley

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

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