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Neath Port Talbot

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Forest Park Trail loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Neath Port Talbot

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Forest Park Trail loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

Hard

12

riders

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Forest Park Trail loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

02:27

23.7km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.3 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.74 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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2

4.06 km

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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3

11.5 km

Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

13.7 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

5

15.4 km

Y Wal & Graveyard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

6

23.6 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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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23.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

8.87 km

1.12 km

215 m

178 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

1.12 km

393 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Thursday 23 July

26°C

11°C

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