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View of Port Talbot loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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View of Port Talbot loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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View of Port Talbot loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

03:29

32.9km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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250 m

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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9.59 km

Cwmwernderi Reservoir (The Blue Pool)

Highlight • Lake

Cwmwernderi Reservoir, also known as The Blue Pool is a pretty and secluded spot with beautiful turquoise water on the right day.

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12.9 km

View of Port Talbot

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.7 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Forest

Afan Forest Park is a haven for mountain biking and hiking on the site of former coal mines. There are several trails from the visitor centre. The site also has …

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32.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

245 m

163 m

134 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

2.05 km

263 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of Port Talbot loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Cwmwernderi Reservoir (The Blue Pool)

View of Port Talbot

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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