Skyline
- 37 km
- 551 m
- Moderate
- Gravel
Elevation profile
- 551 m
- 37 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists comfortable with moderate distance and mixed unpaved surfaces with 551m climbing.
36.9km loop ride around Rhigos with 551m elevation gain along mixed surfaces.
Starting from Rhigos, the route heads past Mynydd Pen-y-cae at 1.9 km. It climbs moderately early on with gradients up to 6% around km 8, reaching heights near 487m. At 14.2 km the route reaches Glyncorrwg, then drops to a low point of 365m at 14.3 km. From here it climbs through Blaencwm at 29 km, and continues undulating with variable gradients including a steep section over 10% near km 34.9 reaching a maximum height of 591m near Craig Y Llyn at 35.3 km. The route surface is mainly unpaved, with 86% gravel or track, and 14% paved. It comprises 19.9 km of cycle path and 16.1 km of track. There are no cafés, shops, water or toilets along the 36.1 km stretch, so carry supplies. Peaks near the road include Mynydd Pen-y-cae, Panwaun Pen-y-Coetgae, Pen-pych Mountain, and Craig Y Llyn. The longest descent covers 2.5 km dropping 96 m starting at 22.3 km.
Highlights
- Mynydd Pen-y-cae peak at 1.9 km
- Peregine Ridge viewpoint near 12.7 km
- Blaencwm village at 29 km
- Craig Y Llyn peak at 35.3 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6.2 km | 1.4 km | 40 m | 3 % | 4.6 % | 445 m |
| — | 8.1 km | 1.1 km | 48 m | 4.3 % | 6 % | 487 m |
| — | 14.3 km | 2.3 km | 57 m | 2.4 % | 4.8 % | 423 m |
| — | 16.9 km | 3.5 km | 101 m | 2.9 % | 5.3 % | 516 m |
| — | 24.3 km | 3.4 km | 76 m | 2.3 % | 4.1 % | 498 m |
| — | 32.5 km | 2.3 km | 121 m | 5.2 % | 10.6 % | 591 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 55% cycle path · 45% track
- Cycle paths
- 19.9 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- 14% paved · 86% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 40% climbing · 32% descending · 28% flat
- Steep sections
- 2.7 km over 5% · 0.6 km over 8% · 0.4 km over 10%
- Longest descent
- 2.5 km from 22.3 km, dropping 96 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 36 km, from 0 km to 36 km.
Worth a stop
- 1.9 km — Mynydd Pen-y-cae (peak, 576 m)
- 12.7 km — Peregine Ridge (viewpoint, 421.18 m)
- 35.3 km — Craig Y Llyn (peak, 600 m)
Practical information
- Gravel
- Loop
- 3 h 04 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water for 36.1 km
- 86% gravel or unpaved surface
- 19.9 km on cycle path, 16.1 km on track