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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Valley Cycle Route loop from Baglan

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Valley Cycle Route loop from Baglan

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5.0

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170

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Valley Cycle Route loop from Baglan

03:20

69.0km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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After 13.0 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

9.63 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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Pontrhydyfen is a small former coal mining community at the confluence of the River Afan and the Afon Pelenna. It is distinguished by two large 19th-century bridges that span the …

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12.9 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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3

13.8 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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4

19.5 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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5

28.6 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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6

28.6 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

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The best side to climb the Bwlch from! Beautiful climb, not too demanding, with a rewarding view at the top

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57.1 km

Dragon Slayer Podium – Vitus Dragon Ride

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All possible seasons in a few hours. The Welsh cheered us on.

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69.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

12.1 km

11.7 km

1.01 km

306 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.2 km

5.44 km

251 m

122 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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95 %

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