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Neath Port Talbot

Afan River Bridge – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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Neath Port Talbot

Afan River Bridge – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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(7)

95

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Afan River Bridge – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

02:17

8.38km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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631 m

Toilet Block

Highlight • Parking

Not necessarily a highlight but key to know. There’s male, female and disabled toilets as well as paid showers. There’s also outside sinks with fresh running drinking water to refill …

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2

725 m

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Forest

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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3

809 m

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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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1.11 km

Afan River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5

4.84 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

About two miles up from here is Afan Argoed Visitors Centre, great cafe, mountain bike hire and bike shop. Vegan and vegetarian options. Busy.

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6

7.72 km

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Highlight • Structure

Afan forest bike shed bike shop - great shop with bike rental, kit and other supplies. Also has a bike wash on site.

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8.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

872 m

809 m

400 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

1.95 km

271 m

214 m

201 m

158 m

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