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Trail start archway – Afan Forest Park Trail Centre Loop from Pontrhydyfen

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Trail start archway – Afan Forest Park Trail Centre Loop from Pontrhydyfen

Pedro planned a mountain bike ride

July 10, 2021

Trail start archway – Afan Forest Park Trail Centre Loop from Pontrhydyfen

Moderate

01:55

20.8km

10.8km/h

460m

470m

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35 m

Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway

Highlight • Trail

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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2.48 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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3.80 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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12.7 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

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Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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14.8 km

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

These two red singletrack descents are part of the larger Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre.

First up, Sidewinder takes you through the woodland on a rocky, narrow trail with …

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20.6 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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20.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.51 km

7.43 km

4.47 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

7.43 km

284 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Trail start archway – Afan Forest Park Trail Centre Loop from Pontrhydyfen

Afan Forest Park Trailhead Archway

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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