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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Margam

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Margam

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Margam

04:39

49.3km

1,160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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15.0 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

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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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17.5 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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18.4 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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22.4 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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23.0 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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24.8 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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26.5 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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35.3 km

The Blue Pool

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Nice walk/ride.
Couple of decent uphill sections.

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49.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

4.74 km

1.15 km

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.1 km

4.49 km

3.62 km

188 m

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