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Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Rhigos

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Rhigos

Hard

3.5

(2)

10

riders

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve – Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway loop from Rhigos

02:18

29.2km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.80 km

Llew Goch Pub

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub themed pub, roaring fire, good food and nice drink selection.

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2

4.10 km

Lamb Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3

8.32 km

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small road runs from Penderyn in the west over the hill and down to Llwyn-onn Reservoir in the east. It's a nice ride avoiding the busier A4059 to the north.

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4

13.2 km

Gravel Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

5

22.7 km

Aberdare to Hirwaun Cycleway

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant strip of traffic-free cycleway that links Aberdare near the train station to Hirwaun. It's pretty much flat, although you'll need to look out for debris like leaves and sticks in the winter months.

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B

29.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

8.51 km

4.72 km

4.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.51 km

6.91 km

2.50 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 5 October

18°C

12°C

36 %

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