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Rhondda Cynon Taf
Treorchy

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Treorchy

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

Hard

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

03:24

63.9km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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After 21.0 km for 122 m

After 23.6 km for 313 m

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Train Station

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5.35 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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7.70 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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20.8 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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21.8 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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23.6 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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24.2 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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37.4 km

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58.6 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

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63.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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45.3 km

11.0 km

5.78 km

1.49 km

428 m

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Surfaces

60.9 km

2.59 km

394 m

< 100 m

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