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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Aberavon Beach Promenade – Swansea Marina loop from Trefforest

Road cycling routes

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pontypridd Town

Aberavon Beach Promenade – Swansea Marina loop from Trefforest

Hard

22

riders

Aberavon Beach Promenade – Swansea Marina loop from Trefforest

05:45

130km

780m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 104 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.05 km

Scenic Climb With Panoramic View

Highlight • Climb

2

20.5 km

Heol Y Cyw Common

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Smooth, rolling tarmac. Exposed, can be brutal with an unfavourable wind

Tip by

31.2 km

Fountain Parkland

Forest

35.7 km

Hafodheulog Wood

Forest

5

50.0 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Aberavon beach is a long stretch of sand (approx. 3 miles) and the seafront has about 2 miles of flat promenade.

The beach offers views across Swansea bay to Mumbles.

Tip by

6

64.9 km

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

Tip by

7

65.6 km

Swansea Marina

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

Tip by

8

89.7 km

Dragon Slayer Podium – Vitus Dragon Ride

Highlight • Other

All possible seasons in a few hours. The Welsh cheered us on.

Tip by

9

104 km

Who? Cult Coffee & Donuts

Highlight • Cafe

The BEST donuts in South Wales! Be sure to get there early to avoid disappointment.

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B

130 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

46.2 km

30.6 km

1.73 km

355 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

107 km

22.2 km

804 m

213 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Friday 29 May

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9°C

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