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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Craig y Llyn

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Craig y Llyn

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5.0

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Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Craig y Llyn

01:12

17.1km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.25 km for 114 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

97 m

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!

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2

4.39 km

Short & Sweet Trail

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3

5.06 km

Neath Valley Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views make the climbs worth it.

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4

9.92 km

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely climb from Glyncorrwg to the crossroads

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5

14.3 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.

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6

16.1 km

Entrance to Rhigos Forest

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Entrance to Rhigos forest, great for MTB, links to Afan & Glyncorrwg and gravel riding.

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B

17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

1.27 km

986 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

1.27 km

203 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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