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Cwmavon

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmavon

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

03:04

38.1km

750m

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.87 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

19.1 km

View of Neath Valley

Highlight • Natural

As at 7th April 2023, the gate here is locked, despite be on a Bridleway and Sustrans Route 47. Not a problem if in a group, but a considerable issue …

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3

20.5 km

This section of the Blade and Skyline trails has just been reshaped and resurfaced. Let off the brakes and go for it!

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4

33.5 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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5

34.4 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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6

35.5 km

'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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7

37.2 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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8

37.8 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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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

11.2 km

1.29 km

387 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

11.8 km

419 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

38 %

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