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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Maesteg

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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Maesteg

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4.7

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164

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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Maesteg

01:35

14.9km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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850 m

Golf Course Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the crossroads the climb ramps up quickly. Loose surface and rough, but there's a nicely placed bench near the top

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1.91 km

Penhydd Trail Marker

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.49 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Highlight • Trail

Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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4.08 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Highlight • Trail

A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no …

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7.05 km

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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7.15 km

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Highlight • Structure

Afan forest bike shed bike shop - great shop with bike rental, kit and other supplies. Also has a bike wash on site.

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9.64 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

5.82 km

483 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.78 km

483 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

20°C

7°C

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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Maesteg

Golf Course Climb

Penhydd Trail Marker

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

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