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Neath Port Talbot

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

Neath Port Talbot

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

Easy

11

riders

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

01:12

15.2km

150m

Gravel riding

This easy gravel biking route through Port Talbot and the Afan Valley covers 9.5 miles (15.2 km) with a gentle 476 feet (145 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. You will ride along accessible gravel paths on the valley floor, winding through dense…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

11 m

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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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12.5 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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15.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

6.13 km

183 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

6.18 km

394 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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