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Neath and Glyncorrwg loop from Port Talbot

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Neath and Glyncorrwg loop from Port Talbot

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Neath and Glyncorrwg loop from Port Talbot

05:21

73.5km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.56 km

Aberavon Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Here lies a huge unexpected sandy beach between the industrial edges of Swansea and Port Talbot. Known as Aberavon Sands, it's one of the longest beaches in Wales. You can …

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13.3 km

Neath Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

A fantastic cycle path which is a smooth as a billiard table for much of its length. Truly beautiful scenery... I bet it's jaw-dropping in the autumn!

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45.7 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

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From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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66.6 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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73.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

11.8 km

9.54 km

8.05 km

6.28 km

4.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

19.3 km

16.5 km

2.33 km

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

38 %

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Neath and Glyncorrwg loop from Port Talbot

Aberavon Beach

Neath Canal Path

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Afan Argoed Bridge

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