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Afan Argoed Bridge – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint loop from Port Talbot Parkway

05:31

83.1km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 71.5 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.04 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.

Tip by

2

16.0 km

Cycle Path With Views of the Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

3

22.8 km

View of the Sea from Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views out to sea (when cloud cover allows).

Tip by

4

25.5 km

Windsor Davies Rock Murals

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely tribute to a local legend.

Tip by

5

41.3 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

Tip by

6

59.4 km

Joe's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot to stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake (or even something more substantial)... the orange cake was superb.

Tip by

7

62.8 km

Clyne Locks

Highlight • Structure

8

63.2 km

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Highlight • River

Great views over the river up on the old canal viaduct.

Tip by

76.3 km

Baglan Brook

Lake

B

83.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

24.9 km

20.0 km

4.51 km

2.77 km

634 m

Surfaces

60.8 km

17.9 km

3.07 km

1.38 km

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Highest point (530 m)

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

8°C

39 %

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