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Afan Argoed Bridge – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Porthcawl

Afan Argoed Bridge – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Porthcawl

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Porthcawl

04:08

61.9km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.6 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21.6 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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23.9 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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24.5 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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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26.3 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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'Motorway' is the name given to this section of the Rookie green family trail, which actually runs along the Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path linking the trail centre and sections …

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26.4 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

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On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for …

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27.3 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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28.4 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

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It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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29.7 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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61.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

21.1 km

11.1 km

5.21 km

851 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

20.2 km

9.68 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

14°C

55 %

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Afan Argoed Bridge – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Porthcawl

Afan River Cycle Path

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Afan Argoed Bridge

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

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