Crynant, a village situated in the Dulais Valley of South Wales, presents a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region is framed by mountains such as Mynydd Marchywel, Hirfynydd, and Mynydd y Drum, offering a dramatic backdrop for exploration. Its natural environment includes ancient woodlands, diverse river corridors, and unique habitats like peatlands and heathlands. This varied terrain supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, gravel biking, jogging, and more.
Crynant…
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5.0
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8
riders
45.5km
04:29
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
72.2km
03:52
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
16.3km
01:29
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
14.7km
01:22
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
15.2km
01:12
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
46.8km
03:44
920m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
18.3km
01:28
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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riders
38.1km
03:04
750m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94
riders
40.9km
02:29
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
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56.3km
03:34
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
riders
20.4km
01:15
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
82.0km
05:18
1,040m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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71
riders
59.9km
02:55
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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61
riders
35.7km
01:34
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

51
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100km
04:59
1,250m
1,250m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

52
riders
113km
05:22
1,410m
1,410m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
runners
17.3km
01:48
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
7.02km
00:44
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.99km
00:37
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
13.6km
01:26
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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30
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
13.6km
03:38
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
11.7km
03:23
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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12
hikers
6.32km
01:48
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Crynant offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 8 routes across these sports.
Crynant offers diverse terrain for road cycling, with routes varying in difficulty. An example route is a 37-mile (59.9 km) loop from Crynant to Swansea Marina via the Swansea Canal Towpath. More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Crynant guide.
Hiking opportunities are available in Crynant, particularly within the Crynant Community Forest. This area features walks designed to highlight local landscapes, birdlife, and flora. For more information, consult the Hiking around Crynant guide.
The varied landscape around Crynant, including conifer plantations, provides potential for mountain biking routes. The broader Neath Port Talbot area is known for mountain biking opportunities. A guide for MTB trails is available: MTB Trails around Crynant.
Crynant is surrounded by mountains like Mynydd Marchywel, Hirfynydd, and Mynydd y Drum. The area includes ancient woodlands, diverse river corridors, and unique habitats such as peatlands and heathlands. Special Areas of Conservation like Coedydd Nedd a Mellte are also present.
Parts of the Sarn Helen SINC, an extensive site with various habitats, run along Crynant's eastern border. Sarn Helen is an ancient Roman road, adding a historical dimension to the landscape.
Routes in Crynant have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 2,000 reviews from over 25,000 visitors.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Crynant. These include guides for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, Gravel Biking, and Running Trails.
The official website for the local governing body, Crynant Community Council, is https://www.crynantcommunitycouncil.org/. This site provides local information and resources.
The Crynant Community Council can be contacted by phone. The office phone number is 01639 750356 for inquiries.
Yes, Crynant offers easy hiking options. A dedicated guide for Easy hikes around Crynant is available on komoot, providing suitable routes for less strenuous exploration.
Road cycling and touring cycling are popular in Crynant, with routes like the 22-mile (35.7 km) Cefn Coed Colliery Museum – Glynneath Hill Climb loop. Guides are available for both Road Cycling and Touring Cycling.

