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

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

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

03:38

38.1km

840m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

16.6 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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2

17.2 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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3

20.3 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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4

20.4 km

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Highlight • Structure

Afan forest bike shed bike shop - great shop with bike rental, kit and other supplies. Also has a bike wash on site.

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5

22.9 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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6

26.3 km

Golf Course Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the crossroads the climb ramps up quickly. Loose surface and rough, but there's a nicely placed bench near the top

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B

38.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

5.77 km

5.56 km

1.19 km

613 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

6.73 km

2.70 km

214 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

31 %

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