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View of Port Talbot – Hefty Ride loop from Tondu

View of Port Talbot – Hefty Ride loop from Tondu

Hard

riders

View of Port Talbot – Hefty Ride loop from Tondu

03:55

48.7km

820m

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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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870 m

Miner's Memorial and Horse Sculpture, Pyle

Highlight • Monument

Be careful if riding the lanes after the flail has cut the hedges.
Tyres puncture so easy.

Tip by

2.55 km

Fountain Parkland

Forest

3.88 km

Parc Slip Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

25.7 km

View of Port Talbot

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.1 km

Hefty Ride

Highlight • Cycleway

31.7 km

Deer Gate and Stone Steps

Highlight • Rest Area

A tall gate designed to keep deer in and bikes out. Climb the stone steps and try not to injure yourself or break anything in the process…

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33.3 km

Gower Brewery Beer at Margam Country Park

Highlight • Pub

Enjoy a sample of Gower Brewery artisan beers in mMargam Park

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34.4 km

View of Port Talbot and the Bristol Channel from Stone 670

Highlight • Monument

Great vewis over to portalbot and the Bristol channel.

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37.3 km

Dragon Slayer Podium – Vitus Dragon Ride

Highlight • Other

All possible seasons in a few hours. The Welsh cheered us on.

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45.9 km

Parc Slip Colliery Disaster Memorial

Highlight • Monument

48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

7.94 km

5.31 km

3.96 km

825 m

644 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

8.73 km

6.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

11°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Port Talbot – Hefty Ride loop from Tondu

Miner's Memorial and Horse Sculpture, Pyle

View of Port Talbot

Hefty Ride

Deer Gate and Stone Steps

Gower Brewery Beer at Margam Country Park

View of Port Talbot and the Bristol Channel from Stone 670

Dragon Slayer Podium – Vitus Dragon Ride

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