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Richard Burton Trail – Sunken Lane Bridleway loop from Port Talbot Parkway

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Port Talbot

Richard Burton Trail – Sunken Lane Bridleway loop from Port Talbot Parkway

Hard

8

runners

Richard Burton Trail – Sunken Lane Bridleway loop from Port Talbot Parkway

02:36

24.2km

250m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Afan Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.03 km

Afan River Cycle Path

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Mostly level or gentle down slope.

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2

6.13 km

Richard Burton Trail

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

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3

7.80 km

Steep T-Bones Climb

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4

9.37 km

Sunken Lane Bridleway

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Rough and rocky near the bottom but gets smoother and easier as you get further up.

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5

9.90 km

Incline Track

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6

14.8 km

View of Glynneath

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B

24.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

6.17 km

4.88 km

3.74 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.92 km

3.30 km

1.71 km

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Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

17 %

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