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Cwmavon

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmavon

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

Moderate

5.0

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37

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

02:20

26.0km

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: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.12 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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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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4.02 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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19.3 km

Foel Fynyddau Summit

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

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20.9 km

Michaelston Forest

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.7 km

6.92 km

3.72 km

2.65 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.86 km

2.51 km

2.35 km

1.25 km

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

40 %

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