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United Kingdom
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Neath

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Neath

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Neath

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Neath

Moderate

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Neath

02:22

27.1km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

13.9 km

Y Wal & Graveyard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

2

17.7 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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20.7 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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27.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.05 km

6.85 km

736 m

349 m

Surfaces

9.74 km

9.23 km

7.46 km

316 m

195 m

138 m

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Highest point (390 m)

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Friday 26 June

25°C

16°C

48 %

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