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Golf Course Climb – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

Golf Course Climb – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

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Golf Course Climb – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

04:08

57.5km

930m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.36 km

Quiet Cycle Path Along the River

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Shaded by the trees, beautiful colours in Autumn

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6.87 km

Fountain Parkland

Forest

16.7 km

Hefty Ride

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22.2 km

Golf Course Climb

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From the crossroads the climb ramps up quickly. Loose surface and rough, but there's a nicely placed bench near the top

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24.0 km

Clearing

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24.6 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

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A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no …

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27.1 km

Stream Crossing

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27.8 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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38.8 km

View of the Llynfi Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

44.0 km

Cymer Forest

Forest

57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

18.6 km

5.75 km

5.52 km

2.00 km

218 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

18.8 km

11.3 km

885 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

11°C

78 %

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Golf Course Climb – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

Quiet Cycle Path Along the River

Hefty Ride

Golf Course Climb

Clearing

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Stream Crossing

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

View of the Llynfi Valley

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