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Port Talbot

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Port Talbot

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

Moderate

15

riders

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

02:09

42.5km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 17.1 km for 313 m

After 20.0 km for 122 m

After 20.4 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

10.6 km

Cimla Climb

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2

13.9 km

Sardis Hill

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Heading east to west on the B4287 from Pontrhydyfen to Neath, Sardis Hill kicks up from the junction with Ton Mawr Road and within a hundred metres hits around 14%. …

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16.5 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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17.5 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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5

19.2 km

'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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6

20.2 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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21.2 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

10.9 km

8.42 km

1.09 km

697 m

178 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

4.54 km

730 m

175 m

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Friday 26 June

24°C

16°C

41 %

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