Resolven to Rhigos loop — The Afan Valley

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Resolven to Rhigos loop — The Afan Valley

Hard

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Resolven to Rhigos loop — The Afan Valley

04:29

45.5km

1,030m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.1 km

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

Highlight • Lake

At the far point of the Skyline trail is a viewpoint where you can look out into the Brecon Beacons, and hopefully (on a clear day) catch a glimpse of the National Park's highest peak – Pen y Fan.

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17.5 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

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20.8 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

10.5 km

3.90 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

19.1 km

5.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 31, 2022,Resolven - Vale of Neath

Alot of gravel firetrack for the first 12km or so, and most of it uphill ! Thereafter a nice mix of singletrack, (bits of the Afan Skyline trail), and natural singletrack particularly on the return leg descending back down to the Neath River