Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 114 m for 30 m

After 58.0 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.50 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from St Gwynno Forest

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Stunning panoramic viewpoint - from the tops above Bike Park Wales on the far right, through the Pen-Y-Fan central Beacons massive immediately ahead, then all the Fan's across to the …

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25.3 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

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30.9 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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47.5 km

Gravel Descent in the Afan Valley

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If you’ve got a dropper post then drop it, it’s pretty bumpy if your going down at speed.

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58.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

8.03 km

7.03 km

5.93 km

4.87 km

737 m

137 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

18.3 km

6.23 km

1.60 km

Elevation

Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Monday 15 December

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