Cycling in Rhigos
1 cycling route from Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom, 37 km, 37 km mapped in all, with up to 551 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (15 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 14% paved, 20 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 37 km
- Biggest day
- 551 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- 14% paved
- Bike
- Gravel or mountain bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 36 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 14% paved · 86% gravel or unpaved — 32 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 20 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- High point
- 591 m on Skyline.
- No services
- 36 km on Skyline.
Cycling guide to Rhigos
Cyclists riding from Rhigos can explore the Skyline route, a 36.9 km loop that passes through the places of Glyncorrwg and Blaencwm. This route covers 551 m of elevation gain and reaches a high point of 591 m, offering a varied riding experience within Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Skyline route includes a significant climb starting at 32.5 km, lasting 2.3 km with an average gradient of 5.2% and a maximum gradient of 10.6%. The route mainly features unpaved surfaces (86%) with some paved sections (14%) and includes 19.9 km of cycle paths. There are no main roads without cycle lanes and no nearby railway stations along the route, and riders should note there is a longest stretch without services of 36.1 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is rolling with a notable climb near the end of the route rising to 591 m. Gradients average 5.2% on the biggest climb, peaking at 10.6%. The mixed surface is mostly gravel and unpaved, with some paved sections and extensive cycle paths.