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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales

Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

Moderate

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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Maesteg

01:24

25.7km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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11.4 km

Afan Forest Park is a haven for mountain biking and hiking on the site of former coal mines. There are several trails from the visitor centre. The site also has …

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11.4 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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11.5 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main starting point for walking and mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park.

There are four mountain bike trails and a skills area for less experienced riders.

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14.8 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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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.52 km

4.32 km

696 m

482 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

498 m

331 m

218 m

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Thursday 18 June

19°C

13°C

52 %

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