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Joe's Cafe – Clyne Locks loop from Ystradgynlais

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Joe's Cafe – Clyne Locks loop from Ystradgynlais

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Joe's Cafe – Clyne Locks loop from Ystradgynlais

03:34

56.3km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of NCN Route 43 takes you through woodland, alongside the river and along the the edge of Ystalyfera Natural Reserve.

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22.5 km

Joe's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot to stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake (or even something more substantial)... the orange cake was superb.

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25.9 km

Clyne Locks

Highlight • Structure

26.3 km

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Highlight • River

Great views over the river up on the old canal viaduct.

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28.6 km

Sarn Helen

Highlight • Trail

This is a steep and very rocky hill climb which cannot be ridden on any type of bike.

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30.2 km

National Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

beautiful food.. lovely staff

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

16.4 km

12.7 km

2.64 km

1.41 km

655 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

3.30 km

2.36 km

578 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

30 %

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Joe's Cafe – Clyne Locks loop from Ystradgynlais

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

Joe's Cafe

Clyne Locks

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Sarn Helen

National Trust Café

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