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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

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Gwynfi And Croeserw

Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

02:28

39.0km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 6.67 km for 14 m

After 6.69 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.68 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Forest

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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2

6.69 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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3

9.47 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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4

10.1 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

19.6 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade and Port View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

31.9 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

'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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B

39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

1.93 km

1.41 km

1.22 km

988 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

14.3 km

1.98 km

278 m

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Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

60 %

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