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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Ynyswen

Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Ynyswen

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5.0

(2)

209

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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Ynyswen

04:06

87.0km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 67.9 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.43 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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 moorland where the main challenge often becomes the significant exposure to wind. Enjoy the sweeping panoramic views from the top of this popular and rewarding climb.

Tip by

6.79 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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6.79 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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44.2 km

Gwern y Cegyrn

Forest

50.4 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

52.1 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout can be found at the Weir, as well as grey herons and cormorants.

Tip by

58.7 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

87.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

19.3 km

13.5 km

3.65 km

1.42 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.0 km

3.20 km

559 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Ynyswen

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Radyr Weir

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