Cycling in Abercynon
1 cycling route from Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom, 14 km, 14 km mapped in all, with up to 64 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 14 km
- Biggest day
- 64 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 6% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 8 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Abercynon
Abercynon is the start point for the Cynon Trail, a 14.4 km route passing through places such as Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, and Llwydcoed. The route is mainly paved, with 94% surfaced and a small proportion on gravel or unpaved paths. Along the way, there are seven railway stations close to the route, providing options for access or return.
This trail connects a series of towns and villages within Rhondda Cynon Taf, allowing cyclists to ride mostly on a path designated as a cycle route for 8.3 km. There is a short 0.9 km stretch on main roads without cycle lanes. The longest section without services such as shops or cafés is 2.5 km, making planning stops important. The route rises gently to a high point of 155 m but does not feature significant climbs.
More on terrain
Terrain
The Cynon Trail route from Abercynon is mainly flat to rolling with an elevation gain of 64 m and a maximum altitude of 155 m. Gradients are generally gentle, with no notable climbs recorded.