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June 21, 2021
Afan Forest Park Trail Centre – Trail start archway Loop from Pontrhydyfen
Easy
01:08
12.8km
11.2km/h
270m
270m
Overview
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Start point
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1
2.21 km
Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path
Highlight • Trail
'Motorway' is the name given to this section of the Rookie green family trail, which actually runs along the Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path linking the trail centre and sections …
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2
3.23 km
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
Afan Forest is very well known for its mountain biking and well, there is a lot of it! There are trails for all abilities, but the main focus here is …
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3
3.36 km
Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway
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The wooden archway at the edge of the Afan Forest Park car park marks the start of four trails from the Afan Forest Park trail centre; Blue Scar, Y Wal, W2 and Penhydd.
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4
5.80 km
Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …
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5
7.12 km
Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)
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A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no …
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6
10.5 km
Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area
Highlight • Trail
On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for …
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B
12.8 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.83 km
4.68 km
3.05 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.56 km
4.57 km
276 m
206 m
143 m
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