Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Dinas Rhondda

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Dinas Rhondda

Hard

riders

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Climb Viewpoint loop from Dinas Rhondda

02:58

56.3km

1,040m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

16.9 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

18.7 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!

Tip by

24.1 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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. …

Tip by

29.2 km

Climbing the Rhigos northwards from Treherbert is a classic, sustained South Wales Valleys ascent featuring scenic hairpin bends and panoramic views. Settle into an endurance rhythm for the long climb …

Tip by

44.2 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

Tip by

44.2 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

Tip by

56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types