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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

03:04

25.2km

680m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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17.1 km

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

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A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no …

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19.7 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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19.7 km

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

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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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19.8 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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19.9 km

Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway

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The wooden archway at the edge of the Afan Forest Park car park marks the start of four trails from the Afan Forest Park trail centre; Blue Scar, Y Wal, W2 and Penhydd.

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25.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

3.99 km

682 m

451 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

4.60 km

1.97 km

806 m

756 m

308 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 3 August

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Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Bryn

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway

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