Sandfields East, a ward within the Neath Port Talbot area, features a diverse landscape that supports a range of outdoor pursuits. The region is characterized by significant coastal habitats, including the Little Warren sand dunes and the Lower River Afan Estuary, which provide unique natural settings. These areas, alongside various green spaces, offer opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more. The natural environment of Sandfields East contributes to its appeal for active exploration.
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4.7
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Average rating
2082
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20
riders
41.4km
02:00
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
23.0km
01:00
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22.4km
01:02
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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19
riders
29.5km
01:43
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
riders
73.5km
05:21
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
52.4km
03:26
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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183
riders
83.0km
05:27
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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68
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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244
runners
5.71km
00:35
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

74
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

132
runners
6.90km
00:43
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
24.2km
02:38
250m
250m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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212
hikers
5.53km
01:25
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69
hikers
6.92km
01:51
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
hikers
6.66km
01:42
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
hikers
6.55km
01:55
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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70
riders
23.7km
02:18
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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
49.3km
04:39
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
18.3km
01:28
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
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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Sandfields East offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 12 routes across these sports, catering to different preferences.
Yes, Sandfields East provides touring cycling routes. Information and specific routes can be found in the guide Cycling around Sandfields East. The area's coastal habitats and promenade offer scenic options for touring cyclists.
Sandfields East offers hiking opportunities, including easy trails. A guide for these can be accessed via Easy hikes around Sandfields East. Further hiking information is available in the general guide Hiking around Sandfields East.
Yes, Sandfields East has jogging routes. The coastal paths and Aberavon Beach promenade provide suitable terrain for runners. Details on these routes are available in the guide Running Trails around Sandfields East.
Road cycling routes are available in Sandfields East, with options for various fitness levels. The region around Port Talbot offers well-paved surfaces and views of the Afon Valley. Specific routes are detailed in Road Cycling Routes around Sandfields East.
Sandfields East includes mountain biking as an available sport. Trails for mountain biking can be explored through the guide MTB Trails around Sandfields East.
Sandfields East features significant coastal habitats, including the Little Warren sand dunes and the Lower River Afan Estuary. These areas are home to plants like Sea Stock and Marram grass, and serve as feeding sites for wading birds such as Redshank and Curlew. Harbour porpoises can sometimes be seen offshore.
Outdoor activities in Sandfields East are popular on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 12 available routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars from over 600 ratings.
Yes, gravel biking is an activity supported in Sandfields East. A dedicated guide for gravel biking routes in the area is available at Gravel biking around Sandfields East.
Komoot offers several guides for Sandfields East, covering various sports. These include guides for Cycling around Sandfields East, Easy hikes around Sandfields East, Running Trails around Sandfields East, and more.
Sandfields East is part of the Neath Port Talbot Council area. The official website for the council is www.npt.gov.uk. The general contact number for the council is +441639686868.

