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View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley – Waterfall and Footbridge loop from Cymmer

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View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley – Waterfall and Footbridge loop from Cymmer

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View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley – Waterfall and Footbridge loop from Cymmer

03:17

11.7km

230m

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: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.28 km

View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint from here

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7.61 km

View of the Afan Forest and the surrounding hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide gravel trails with huge views of the Afan Forest and surrounding hills.

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9.95 km

Waterfall and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This waterfall & footbridge is hidden down a small footpath going off of the main path. The small path goes slightly downhill & has no sign. Easily missed if you don't know the area!

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.04 km

318 m

186 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

4.89 km

560 m

547 m

165 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley – Waterfall and Footbridge loop from Cymmer

View of Hoel-y-Glyn Valley

View of the Afan Forest and the surrounding hills

Waterfall and Footbridge

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