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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Baglan

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Baglan

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Baglan

02:54

27.9km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 222 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.36 km

Michaelston Forest

Forest

2

6.85 km

Cold Running Water Pool

Highlight • River

Good place for dogs to rehydrate

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3

8.53 km

Bethel Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic Cafe, ideal stop-off for Mountain-bikers, cyclists, hikers and runners. Open weekends only

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4

8.71 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

9.10 km

Richard Burton Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat bridleway, perfect for gravel riding. Ride over the viaduct shows off views of the valley.

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6

13.4 km

Old Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

7

17.7 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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8

23.1 km

Foel Fynyddau Summit

Highlight • Summit

Foel Fynyddau 370m is trig pointed summit near Port Talbot and it is a UK listed Marilyn.

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B

27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

7.07 km

4.09 km

1.65 km

1.40 km

844 m

115 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.86 km

5.14 km

837 m

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Friday 29 May

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