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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ton Pentre

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ton Pentre

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Heol Y Cyw Common loop from Ton Pentre

02:34

52.7km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.97 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

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6.33 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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6.33 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

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The best side to climb the Bwlch from! Beautiful climb, not too demanding, with a rewarding view at the top

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21.1 km

Heol Y Cyw Common

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Smooth, rolling tarmac. Exposed, can be brutal with an unfavourable wind

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

23.1 km

1.92 km

292 m

148 m

148 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

3.12 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

75 %

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