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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail loop from Pontardawe

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail loop from Pontardawe

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail loop from Pontardawe

03:53

52.1km

950m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.9 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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19.3 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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23.2 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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24.5 km

Penhydd Trail Marker

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26.1 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

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Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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27.8 km

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

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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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34.1 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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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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34.3 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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52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

10.1 km

6.34 km

5.05 km

2.86 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

11.3 km

7.78 km

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail loop from Pontardawe

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Penhydd Trail Marker

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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