Expert 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: June 12, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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4.56 km

Aberavon Beach

Here lies a huge unexpected sandy beach between the industrial edges of Swansea and Port Talbot. Known as Aberavon Sands, it's one of the longest beaches in Wales. You can …

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13.3 km

Neath Canal Path

A fantastic cycle path which is a smooth as a billiard table for much of its length. Truly beautiful scenery... I bet it's jaw-dropping in the autumn!

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45.7 km

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

From Rhigos Pass Summit at 1,597 feet (487 metres) you can see the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, 'Pen y Fan' and 'Corn Du' and the Mumbles in Swansea. Take a break!

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66.6 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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73.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

7.76 km

< 100 m

33.1 km

4.72 km

11.8 km

6.39 km

Surfaces

19.3 km

2.29 km

16.7 km

34.7 km

511 m

Elevation

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Friday 19 September

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Neath and Glyncorrwg loop from Port Talbot

Aberavon Beach

Neath Canal Path

Rhigos Mountain Viewpoint

Afan Argoed Bridge

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