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Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Port Talbot Parkway

02:15

28.9km

500m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.67 km

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

These two red singletrack descents are part of the larger Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre.

First up, Sidewinder takes you through the woodland on a rocky, narrow trail with …

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2

15.7 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

19.9 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Highlight • Trail

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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4

20.1 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

'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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22.5 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

23.3 km

Afan River Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.98 km

3.40 km

2.77 km

2.41 km

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

8.36 km

6.18 km

3.88 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 15 October

14°C

7°C

23 %

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