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The Blue Pool – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Bryn

The Blue Pool – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

Hard

53

runners

The Blue Pool – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

03:02

25.1km

670m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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5.56 km

The Blue Pool

Highlight • Lake

Nice walk/ride.
Couple of decent uphill sections.

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2

17.1 km

A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no …

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3

17.3 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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19.7 km

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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5

19.7 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main starting point for walking and mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park.

There are four mountain bike trails and a skills area for less experienced riders.

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19.8 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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25.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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19.0 km

3.90 km

745 m

625 m

451 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

4.52 km

1.82 km

983 m

745 m

308 m

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

34 %

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