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Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Cwmavon

Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Hard

5.0

(2)

15

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Glyncorrwg Ponds – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

05:16

55.9km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 25.1 km for 1.80 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

25.9 km

Argoed Farm

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2

34.8 km

Awylyn Skyline Double Track

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A more picturesque route than heading straight up or down the main fire road to Glyncorwg, and an easier pedal upwards too...the gravel is (mostly) super smooth

From North to …

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3

38.5 km

Viewpoint Near Glyncorrwg

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Lovely climb from Glyncorrwg to the crossroads

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4

40.9 km

View of Glyncorrwg

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Brilliant views of the village.

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5

41.8 km

Path to the Wind Turbines

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On the way up, this is the point at which the gradient increases. Careful of the larger stones and loose gravel.

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6

42.9 km

Willy Hewitt Memorial

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Super trails in Glyncorrwg to explore.

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7

44.8 km

Glyncorrwg Ponds

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There are lovely gravel paths linking all three ponds together.

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8

55.0 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

11.0 km

3.80 km

2.47 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

37.3 km

15.4 km

1.36 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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