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Neath Port Talbot

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

Neath Port Talbot

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

Easy

9

riders

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, Glamorgan

01:12

15.2km

150m

Gravel riding

This easy gravel biking route through Port Talbot and the Afan Valley covers 9.5 miles (15.2 km) with a gentle 476 feet (145 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. You will ride along accessible gravel paths on the valley floor, winding through dense…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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11 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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12.5 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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15.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

6.13 km

183 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

6.18 km

394 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

17°C

60 %

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