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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

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United Kingdom

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South Wales

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

04:04

41.1km

1,000m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.8 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Highlight • Trail

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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19.0 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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24.2 km

Foel Fynyddau Summit

Highlight • Summit

Foel Fynyddau 370m is trig pointed summit near Port Talbot and it is a UK listed Marilyn.

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26.3 km

Michaelston Forest

Forest

31.1 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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31.3 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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32.1 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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34.7 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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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

6.78 km

4.84 km

1.82 km

1.67 km

348 m

183 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

6.47 km

4.07 km

2.48 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Foel Fynyddau Summit

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

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