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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Winding Path and Archway loop from Llanharan

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Winding Path and Archway loop from Llanharan

Hard

4

riders

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint – Winding Path and Archway loop from Llanharan

05:53

69.2km

1,410m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.96 km for 466 m

After 13.9 km for 140 m

After 14.2 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.4 km

View of Gilfach Goch and the Ogwr Valley

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2

29.1 km

View of Ogmore Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Ton is the 4970th highest peak in the British Isles and the 390th tallest in Wales

At Elevation of 539.0 m (1768 ft)

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3

29.3 km

Bwlch Panoramic Viewpoint

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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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4

30.0 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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5

34.0 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

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6

36.1 km

View of Treherbert Basin

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Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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7

62.1 km

Winding Path and Archway

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A beast of a climb up to the gravel section.

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B

69.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

7.38 km

6.37 km

5.78 km

5.63 km

5.52 km

147 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

17.1 km

3.69 km

2.97 km

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Highest point (540 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

81 %

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