Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer
Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer
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Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Cymmer
02:07
27.6km
460m
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 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.72 km
Afan Valley Cycle Route
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
6.70 km
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
9.29 km
Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Tip by
11.6 km
Penhydd Trail Marker
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
13.2 km
Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail
Highlight • Trail
This section of the singletrack takes its name from …
Tip by
13.8 km
Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
15.3 km
Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
First up, Sidewinder takes you through the woodland on a rocky, narrow trail with …
Tip by
19.0 km
Trail Junction with Rocky Terrain
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
27.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.3 km
5.32 km
4.55 km
236 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.91 km
9.55 km
7.78 km
259 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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