Mountain biking in Neath Port Talbot is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Wales. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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1. W2 Black loop — The Afan Valley

46.0km

04:13

820m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley

13.4km

01:13

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Blade Red Trail from Glyncorrwg — The Afan Valley

23.9km

02:26

530m

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4. White's Level loop — The Afan Valley

15.8km

01:26

320m

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5. Blue Scar Trail — Afan Valley

6.23km

00:38

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Green family trail — The Afan Valley

6.97km

00:30

100m

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7. Resolven to Rhigos loop — The Afan Valley

45.5km

04:29

1,030m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

38.8km

03:20

720m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Cwmavon

26.0km

02:17

480m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Efail Fach

10.2km

00:57

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Neath Port Talbot

1. W2 Black loop — The Afan Valley

2. Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley

3. Blade Red Trail from Glyncorrwg — The Afan Valley

4. White's Level loop — The Afan Valley

5. Blue Scar Trail — Afan Valley

6. Green family trail — The Afan Valley

7. Resolven to Rhigos loop — The Afan Valley

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

9. Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Cwmavon

10. Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Efail Fach

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