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

Last updated: September 29, 2025

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1. Twrch Trail – Rocky Valley, Cafall Trail loop from Pontypool and New Inn

40.1km

04:13

1,000m

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2. Mountainbike loop from Pontypool and New Inn

50.6km

03:38

590m

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

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3. Whistle Inn Scenic Route loop from Pontypool and New Inn

37.3km

02:19

380m

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

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4. Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Monmouthshire Canal Lock loop from Cwmbran

45.1km

02:54

560m

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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5. Walled Track in Brynmawr loop from Cwmbran

59.6km

03:38

630m

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

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6. Tesco Metro Abergavenny loop from Cwmbran

56.5km

04:01

390m

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

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7. View of Newport loop from Cwmbran

24.9km

01:55

440m

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

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8. View of Newport loop from Pontypool and New Inn

23.0km

01:58

460m

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

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9. Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack – View of Newport loop from Pontypool and New Inn

23.6km

02:06

490m

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

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10. Whistle Inn Scenic Route loop from Gallowsgreen

19.8km

01:35

340m

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

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The best MTB trails in Torfaen

1. Twrch Trail – Rocky Valley, Cafall Trail loop from Pontypool and New Inn

2. Mountainbike loop from Pontypool and New Inn

3. Whistle Inn Scenic Route loop from Pontypool and New Inn

4. Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Monmouthshire Canal Lock loop from Cwmbran

5. Walled Track in Brynmawr loop from Cwmbran

6. Tesco Metro Abergavenny loop from Cwmbran

7. View of Newport loop from Cwmbran

8. View of Newport loop from Pontypool and New Inn

9. Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack – View of Newport loop from Pontypool and New Inn

10. Whistle Inn Scenic Route loop from Gallowsgreen

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