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Radyr and Morganstown

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Radyr and Morganstown

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

Moderate

4.3

(3)

296

riders

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint – Radyr Weir loop from Radyr

03:44

84.0km

680m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 12 m

After 84.0 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

37.3 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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2

39.1 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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3

39.2 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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4

51.8 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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5

60.5 km

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

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Perfect for your best summer bike

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82.8 km

River Taff

Lake

7

83.2 km

Radyr Weir

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A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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84.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

27.4 km

14.8 km

723 m

283 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.1 km

3.37 km

444 m

156 m

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Tuesday 6 October

15°C

8°C

80 %

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