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

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

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

03:21

39.7km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.88 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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9.46 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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12.0 km

Stream Crossing

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4

12.7 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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13.7 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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6

16.6 km

Gyfylchi Tunnel

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This is a 1900 yard railway tunnel closed off (but still accessible) It’s being worked on so soon you can access it to cycle to Tonmawr

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7

19.4 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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20.3 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

7.98 km

5.95 km

3.22 km

2.96 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

10.7 km

4.32 km

438 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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