Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley
Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley
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Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley
01:13
13.4km
280m
Mountain biking
Get ready for a challenging mountain biking adventure on the Penhydd Red loop, starting from the Afan Forest Centre. This route covers 8.3 miles (13.4 km) with a significant 927 feet (283 metres) of elevation gain, taking around 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. You will encounter varied and…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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294 m
Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
1.68 km
Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Tip by
5.58 km
Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail
Highlight • Trail
This section of the singletrack takes its name from …
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7.31 km
Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
First up, Sidewinder takes you through the woodland on a rocky, narrow trail with …
Tip by
13.3 km
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
13.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.52 km
4.90 km
1.54 km
369 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.86 km
4.90 km
628 m
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Elevation
Highest point (340 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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Trail Reviews
Really nice red route. Enjoyed the descents, a really nice balance of tech and fun!
Managed to sneak in a ride at Afan in the morning before the downpours began by midday. Happy to have ridden this in the dry. Sidewinder was my highlight - had so much fun!