Hard bike ride. 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: October 29, 2025

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.98 km

Coaltown Coffee Roasters

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B-Corp certified coffee roasters in Ammanford.

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Selling espresso based coffee (a choice of two espressos) and cakes.

Pre-pandemic, I'm told they were an open plan roastery and canteen serving …

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2.97 km

Amman Valley Cycleway

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For families especially, but also those who prefer a more gentle ride, the route is ideal because apart from a descent near Pontamman it follows the river bank and is flat.

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13.2 km

Ynys Dawela Nature Park

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14.6 km

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

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This disused railway bridge ran East out of the old iron works, across the river Amman to join the main line.

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15.3 km

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

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The Black Mountain Category 3 Climb from Brynaman is a 5.5km climb with a total ascent of 312m, topping out at 495m. The average gradient is 5.8% with the steepest …

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21.4 km

Viewpoint on the Mountain Road, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Nestled along one of the finest driving routes in Great Britain, this spot is perfect for a leisurely picnic at the available benches or simply admiring the stunning views.

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34.2 km

River Sawdde at Llangadog Common

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Spend a few moments on the bridge over the River Sawdde river to take in the view. A great bird watching spot, if you are patient or lucky enough you may see Sandpipers, Dipper or Kingfisher here.

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54.4 km

Shands Road Path

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Tarmac access road between Ammanford an Blaenau. May become a cycle path. Surface eroded in places.

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59.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

14.9 km

10.9 km

1.85 km

881 m

688 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

23.1 km

948 m

764 m

Elevation

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Coaltown Coffee Roasters

Amman Valley Cycleway

Ynys Dawela Nature Park

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

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