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Afan Argoed Bridge – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmavon

Afan Argoed Bridge – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Hard

24

riders

Afan Argoed Bridge – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

03:41

45.2km

880m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 102 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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706 m

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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2

14.2 km

take plenty of water. it's a long one. bare in mind their is a fallen tree on route just after the intense climb. my advice would be to scale it …

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3

22.1 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Highlight • Trail

Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

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4

30.1 km

Joyrider Trail Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Great single track trail

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5

33.7 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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6

35.1 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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7

41.9 km

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Right at the end of the mega W2 loop, or on the Y Wal trail, the Zigzags part of the trail is a real feel-good descent, enjoy!

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45.0 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

4.67 km

2.41 km

976 m

532 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

4.24 km

2.58 km

116 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

13 %

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