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Afan Forest Park Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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Afan Forest Park Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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Afan Forest Park Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

02:36

27.9km

490m

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: August 13, 2026

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

780 m

Richard Burton Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat bridleway, perfect for gravel riding. Ride over the viaduct shows off views of the valley.

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2

7.33 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

27.6 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

27.8 km

Bethel Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic Cafe, ideal stop-off for Mountain-bikers, cyclists, hikers and runners. Open weekends only

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B

27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

5.52 km

2.55 km

910 m

866 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

5.40 km

1.29 km

1.27 km

602 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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