Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bryn

01:53

23.2km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 217 m

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6.08 km

Bethel Chapel Café

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

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6.26 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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6.91 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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8.66 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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9.77 km

Afan River Bridge

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15.0 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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15.9 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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