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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

Moderate

5.0

(1)

36

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

02:21

26.2km

590m

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

Your route passes through protected areas

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.12 km

Afan River Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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2

3.39 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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3

4.02 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.

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4

9.43 km

Bryn Betws Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

5

19.5 km

Foel Fynyddau Summit

Highlight • Summit

Foel Fynyddau 370m is trig pointed summit near Port Talbot and it is a UK listed Marilyn.

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21.0 km

Michaelston Forest

Forest

B

26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.92 km

3.72 km

2.65 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

11.1 km

8.86 km

2.51 km

2.37 km

1.25 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

51 %

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