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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Nant-y-moel

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Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Nant-y-moel

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5.0

(3)

22

riders

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Nant-y-moel

03:33

38.8km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

468 m

End of Flat Route

Highlight • Climb

use low gears 😂

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2

5.04 km

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A great spot to ease the legs half way down the descent.... a fantastic vantage point, above the Bwlch road climb, offering riders an almost Alpine col like experience. From …

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3

16.4 km

Engine Room Gravel Climb

Highlight • Trail

Challenging gravel climb, more fun back down!

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4

17.4 km

Rhigos Gravel Road and Viewpoint Over Treherbert

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Brilliant wide gravel road, which winds through the pine trees at the top of the Rhigos climb. Expect loose but fun surfaces, but nothing too technical. My GPS took in …

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5

24.0 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

32.4 km

View of the Sea from Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views out to sea (when cloud cover allows).

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7

34.8 km

View of Cwm Parc and Treorchy

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view down the valley.
Only 50yds up from the Windsor Davies murals.

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B

38.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

12.2 km

3.52 km

1.49 km

1.48 km

478 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

15.5 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

59 %

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