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Cymer And Glyncorrwg

Bwlch Gravel Climb – Glyncorrwg Ponds loop from Glyncorrwg

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Cymer And Glyncorrwg

Bwlch Gravel Climb – Glyncorrwg Ponds loop from Glyncorrwg

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Bwlch Gravel Climb – Glyncorrwg Ponds loop from Glyncorrwg

02:40

28.4km

520m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

712 m

Willy Hewitt Memorial

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Super trails in Glyncorrwg to explore.

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2

1.83 km

Path to the Wind Turbines

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On the way up, this is the point at which the gradient increases. Careful of the larger stones and loose gravel.

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3

3.72 km

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

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Lovely climb from Glyncorrwg to the crossroads

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4

3.94 km

Awylyn Skyline Double Track

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A more picturesque route than heading straight up or down the main fire road to Glyncorwg, and an easier pedal upwards too...the gravel is (mostly) super smooth

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10.6 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

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Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

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6

16.4 km

Bwlch Gravel Climb

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awesome gravel climb up the blwch

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7

21.7 km

Cycle Path With Views of the Hills

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8

27.7 km

Glyncorrwg Ponds

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There are lovely gravel paths linking all three ponds together.

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28.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

5.28 km

2.41 km

514 m

292 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

4.08 km

3.83 km

280 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

28 %

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