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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

02:25

29.7km

510m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Golf Course Climb

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From the crossroads the climb ramps up quickly. Loose surface and rough, but there's a nicely placed bench near the top

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16.4 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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16.9 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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19.9 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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20.8 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for …

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21.0 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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22.7 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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23.3 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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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

7.98 km

6.79 km

2.41 km

2.37 km

301 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

7.80 km

4.38 km

836 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Port Talbot Parkway

Golf Course Climb

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Afan Argoed Bridge

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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