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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Gwynfi And Croeserw

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Gwynfi And Croeserw

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer

Moderate

4.7

(34)

914

riders

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer

03:21

38.9km

720m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.5 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.72 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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2

6.70 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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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3

13.8 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

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4

15.6 km

Y Wal & Graveyard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

5

21.4 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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6

29.5 km

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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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

13.6 km

9.72 km

388 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

9.91 km

5.44 km

401 m

138 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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