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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Neath

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Neath

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4.5

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Neath

03:23

73.5km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 226 m

After 73.4 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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753 m

Cimla Climb

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4.01 km

Sardis Hill

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Heading east to west on the B4287 from Pontrhydyfen to Neath, Sardis Hill kicks up from the junction with Ton Mawr Road and within a hundred metres hits around 14%. …

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6.67 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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Pontrhydyfen is a small former coal mining community at the confluence of the River Afan and the Afon Pelenna. It is distinguished by two large 19th-century bridges that span the …

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7.30 km

Afan Argoed Bridge

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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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21.0 km

Drysity'b-y-waun

Forest

42.2 km

On It Cycles Bike Shop

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42.9 km

Coffi Co Lounge

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Good food, drinks and cakes. Nice view. Plenty of outdoor seating. They'll also top up your bottle free if you ask nicely.

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63.1 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade

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Aberavon beach is a long stretch of sand (approx. 3 miles) and the seafront has about 2 miles of flat promenade.

The beach offers views across Swansea bay to Mumbles.

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63.9 km

Café Remos

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lovely coffee and even better ice cream

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73.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

32.5 km

5.18 km

1.08 km

716 m

254 m

107 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

4.62 km

679 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

25°C

16°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Neath

Cimla Climb

Sardis Hill

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Afan Argoed Bridge

On It Cycles Bike Shop

Coffi Co Lounge

Aberavon Beach Promenade

Café Remos

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