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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

05:41

80.2km

1,320m

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 23, 2026

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

7.19 km

Fountain Parkland

Forest

2

24.6 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Highlight • Trail

Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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3

25.2 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Highlight • Trail

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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4

27.6 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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5

28.6 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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6

35.5 km

Glyncorrwg Ponds

Highlight • Lake

There are lovely gravel paths linking all three ponds together.

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7

42.2 km

Handy Andy Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the more open sections of singletrack, Handy Andy has some fun rocky turns and great views.

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8

45.2 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.

Tip by

9

51.9 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

67.7 km

Cwmogwr Forest

Forest

B

80.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

20.3 km

6.06 km

5.68 km

3.22 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

39.9 km

21.7 km

17.8 km

882 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 9 October

15°C

10°C

12 %

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