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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

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United Kingdom
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South Wales

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

Hard

24

riders

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pyle

03:35

46.1km

670m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 272 m for 79 m

After 45.8 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.52 km

Hafodheulog Wood

Forest

2

24.9 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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3

26.3 km

'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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4

28.0 km

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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5

28.7 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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B

46.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

11.9 km

9.83 km

6.92 km

2.14 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

14.0 km

7.27 km

827 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

16 %

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