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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

Wales

South Wales

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

06:55

78.5km

1,460m

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: August 13, 2026

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.98 km

Fountain Parkland

Forest

23.8 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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27.5 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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34.9 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

36.6 km

Y Wal & Graveyard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

40.4 km

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Right at the end of the mega W2 loop, or on the Y Wal trail, the Zigzags part of the trail is a real feel-good descent, enjoy!

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44.8 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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48.5 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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49.8 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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76.9 km

Beach

78.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

17.0 km

12.7 km

8.10 km

4.15 km

130 m

107 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

14.2 km

12.3 km

424 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 31 August

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bridgend

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

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Afan Forest Park Trail

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