Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

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64.9km

1,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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5.35 km

View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit

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Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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7.70 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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20.3 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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21.3 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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24.6 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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25.4 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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38.5 km

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52.2 km

View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale

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The best side to climb the Bwlch from! Beautiful climb, not too demanding, with a rewarding view at the top

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59.5 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Climbing the Bwlch Mountain southwards from Treorchy (A4061) is a classic South Wales Valleys experience, offering a long, steady ascent. The road winds up from the Rhondda valley onto open …

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