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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Craig y Llyn Summit – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Llyn Fawr

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Craig y Llyn Summit – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Llyn Fawr

Moderate

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Craig y Llyn Summit – Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads loop from Llyn Fawr

02:33

9.29km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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2.22 km

Craig y Llyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Craig y Llyn is a mountain situated to the south of the village of Rhigos on the south side of the upper Vale of Neath and north of the Rhondda …

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2.49 km

Michael Hewitt Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

I'm not sure why this refers to Michael Hewitt. I cannot find any reference to this name. The photo is of the memorial to Willie Llewellyn, which is in this area. Details here daibach-welldigger.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-little-lost-boys-2-willie-llewellyn.html and geograph.org.uk/photo/6234044

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3

5.03 km

Handy Andy Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the more open sections of singletrack, Handy Andy has some fun rocky turns and great views.

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4

7.16 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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7.29 km

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm

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9.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

481 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

1.13 km

682 m

< 100 m

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