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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Port Talbot Parkway

04:23

50.4km

850m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.34 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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6.42 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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10.1 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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11.1 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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13.7 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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15.0 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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42.5 km

View of Port Talbot and the Bristol Channel from Stone 670

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Great vewis over to portalbot and the Bristol channel.

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50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

9.91 km

3.31 km

3.05 km

1.73 km

520 m

107 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

7.68 km

7.14 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

14°C

7°C

60 %

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Port Talbot Parkway

Afan River Cycle Path

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

View of Port Talbot and the Bristol Channel from Stone 670

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