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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmavon

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Moderate

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

01:40

15.5km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

729 m

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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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10.9 km

Afan Forest Trails

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Endless hilly trails to explore in Afan forest

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3

15.1 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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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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15.3 km

Bethel Chapel Café

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Fantastic Cafe, ideal stop-off for Mountain-bikers, cyclists, hikers and runners. Open weekends only

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

414 m

345 m

208 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

849 m

118 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 10 October

15°C

6°C

31 %

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