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Rhigos from Treherbert

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Elevation profile Rhigos from Treherbert

Statistics

Difficulty points 180
Length 6.2 km
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest 100 metres 7.1%
Total ascent 315 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of Glamorgan
#48 most elevation gain of Wales
#50 longest climb of Wales
#47 average steepest climb of Glamorgan
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Rhigos from Treherbert is a climb in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is 6.2 km long and bridges 315 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 180. The top of the ascent is located at 501 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Rhigos Road & A4061

5.0 by patmac
In really rate this climb, not just because it's on the right side of tough (it does get some savage wind and weather, be warned) but because it's quite long and is great training for bigger European climbs. Nothing overly steep; the bit at the halfway point where there's loads of mesh to hold back the rocks is probably the steepest section but it's not long. Road surface has generally always been good, the odd rock and sheep dropping (although I understand a 2024 landslid... read more

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1 y 5.0 00:21:00 (17.6 km/h)

In really rate this climb, not just because it's on the right side of tough (it does get some savage wind and weather, be warned) but because it's quite long and is great training for bigger European climbs.

Nothing overly steep; the bit at the halfway point where there's loads of mesh to hold back the rocks is probably the steepest section but it's not long. Road surface has generally always been good, the odd rock and sheep dropping (although I understand a 2024 landslide has closed the road for a while)

The Watchman's Hut is a bit of a local landmark and always good for a bike shot

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:52:55
11 km/h 00:33:40
15 km/h 00:24:42
19 km/h 00:19:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhigos can be cycled from 2 sides. Côte de Rhigos from Hirwaun is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rhigos from Treherbert.

You don't need special gearing for Rhigos from Treherbert. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Rhigos from Treherbert is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Rhigos from Treherbert is not a problem.

Rhigos from Treherbert is 6.2 km long.

The average gradient of Rhigos from Treherbert is 5.1%.

Rhigos from Treherbert has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.1%.

The summit of Rhigos from Treherbert is at 501 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:52:55 to climb Rhigos from Treherbert. At 11 km/h the time is 00:33:40, and at 15 km/h 00:24:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:30 is an achievable time.

Rhigos from Treherbert is located in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

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