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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Ton Pentre

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Ton Pentre

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Ton Pentre

04:49

64.5km

1,130m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.2 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

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2

26.4 km

Glyncorrwg Ponds

Highlight • Lake

There are lovely gravel paths linking all three ponds together.

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3

36.7 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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4

37.4 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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5

39.1 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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'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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40.1 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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7

41.1 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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8

49.1 km

Bwlch Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

awesome gravel climb up the blwch

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B

64.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

16.2 km

6.01 km

3.04 km

1.28 km

1.12 km

148 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

19.1 km

5.92 km

1.26 km

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 5 October

18°C

13°C

32 %

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