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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

02:25

22.2km

230m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.28 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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Pontrhydyfen is a small former coal mining community at the confluence of the River Afan and the Afon Pelenna. It is distinguished by two large 19th-century bridges that span the …

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9.96 km

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main starting point for walking and mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park.

There are four mountain bike trails and a skills area for less experienced riders.

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10.0 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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Afan Forest is very well known for its mountain biking and well, there is a lot of it! There are trails for all abilities, but the main focus here is …

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12.1 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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13.4 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for …

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13.6 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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'Motorway' is the name given to this section of the Rookie green family trail, which actually runs along the Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path linking the trail centre and sections …

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15.3 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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About two miles up from here is Afan Argoed Visitors Centre, great cafe, mountain bike hire and bike shop. Vegan and vegetarian options. Busy.

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16.8 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.34 km

2.36 km

1.84 km

894 m

123 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.03 km

2.93 km

2.29 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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