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

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

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

02:19

25.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.20 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.92 km

Gravel Descent in the Afan Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

If you’ve got a dropper post then drop it, it’s pretty bumpy if your going down at speed.

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8.48 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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17.3 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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19.9 km

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

5.05 km

2.02 km

1.68 km

269 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

7.57 km

1.72 km

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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

Gravel Descent in the Afan Valley

View of Treherbert Basin

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

View of Hirwaun Common from Rhigos Climb

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