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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

Hard

4.5

(2)

14

riders

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

02:31

33.7km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.13 km

Wind Turbines at Rhigos

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

More fantastic gravel roads - wide and not too technical but lots of fun. Here you'll wind your way through the giant wind turbines at the top of the Rhigos.

Tip by

2

17.1 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Highlight • Trail

Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

Tip by

3

23.9 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

4

26.0 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

Tip by

B

33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

4.44 km

3.01 km

1.24 km

357 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

5.76 km

2.31 km

1.24 km

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Monday 5 October

18°C

12°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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