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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Cwmavon

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

Moderate

4.8

(6)

130

riders

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Cwmafan

02:02

31.5km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Afan Forest Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 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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6.92 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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14.8 km

Glyncorrwg Ponds

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There are lovely gravel paths linking all three ponds together.

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27.5 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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About two miles up from here is Afan Argoed Visitors Centre, great cafe, mountain bike hire and bike shop. Vegan and vegetarian options. Busy.

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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

2.87 km

2.06 km

973 m

357 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

2.13 km

736 m

489 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

October 4, 2024,Off road wonderland trail to the Komoot Camp! 🚵‍♀️🏕️💚🗺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
A truly beautiful trail all the way up into the Welsh foothills. Off road, quiet, tree-lined, absolute trail perfection!
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