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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

01:53

23.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 217 m

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6.08 km

Bethel Chapel Café

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Fantastic Cafe, ideal stop-off for Mountain-bikers, cyclists, hikers and runners. Open weekends only

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6.26 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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6.91 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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8.66 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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'Motorway' is the name given to this section of the Rookie green family trail, which actually runs along the Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path linking the trail centre and sections …

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9.77 km

Afan River Bridge

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15.0 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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15.9 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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16.8 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for …

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23.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

6.93 km

3.49 km

2.72 km

1.21 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.73 km

1.08 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

21°C

13°C

55 %

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

Bethel Chapel Café

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Afan Argoed Bridge

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Afan River Bridge

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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