Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen
Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen
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Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen
05:12
55.0km
1,170m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 25.1 km for 1.80 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
25.9 km
Argoed Farm
Highlight • Other
34.8 km
Awylyn Skyline Double Track
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
From North to South (downwards) - Follow the signed "Skyline Trail" (on left, off main fire road) down the double track, and where Skyline turns off into "Grand Canyon" stay on the double track, views into the Valley below are excellent. There are a couple of poorly repaired sections, where larger gravel has been used, so take care when descending at speed.
When coming from the South to North (upwards) - Turn off right on the main fire road climb and stay on the double track fire road all the way up. The surface is super smooth and makes for an easier climb than the main gravel fire road up out of Glyncorwg to eventually make the Rhigos mountain road.
Tip by
38.5 km
Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
40.4 km
Path to the Wind Turbines
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
41.5 km
Willy Hewitt Memorial
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
43.4 km
Glyncorrwg Ponds
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
51.3 km
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
There are a lot of elevation changes so some good fitness here will be required. As well as the trails there are a number of fire roads, bridleways and a bike path so great for some gravel riding too.
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is one of two parking and start areas for the trails. From here you can ride The Rookie, Blue Scar, Penhydd and Y Wal and W2 mountain bike trails.
There is also a cafe, bike shop and bike hire, toilets and showers. Parking is paid.
Tip by
54.1 km
Afan Argoed Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
55.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
37.1 km
11.3 km
3.80 km
2.51 km
357 m
Surfaces
36.1 km
15.4 km
1.43 km
1.36 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (560 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Weather
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Friday 3 July
21°C
14°C
17 %
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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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