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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Tythegston

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Tythegston

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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Tythegston

04:07

56.2km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 40.7 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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25.3 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

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Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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25.9 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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26.1 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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28.5 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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29.5 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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30.9 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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33.3 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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34.2 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.4 km

12.0 km

6.61 km

3.88 km

3.81 km

383 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

16.7 km

5.34 km

3.33 km

1.31 km

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