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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

02:32

40.5km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.92 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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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9.54 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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19.1 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade and Port View

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19.8 km

Aberavon Beach

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Here lies a huge unexpected sandy beach between the industrial edges of Swansea and Port Talbot. Known as Aberavon Sands, it's one of the longest beaches in Wales. You can …

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20.3 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade

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Aberavon beach is a long stretch of sand (approx. 3 miles) and the seafront has about 2 miles of flat promenade.

The beach offers views across Swansea bay to Mumbles.

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33.9 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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33.9 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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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

2.24 km

2.22 km

1.22 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

14.5 km

1.86 km

450 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Cymmer

Afan Argoed Bridge

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Aberavon Beach Promenade and Port View

Aberavon Beach

Aberavon Beach Promenade

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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