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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bridgend

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bridgend

Hard

5.0

(2)

172

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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Bridgend

04:13

89.0km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road 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: August 20, 2026

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After 25.9 km for 313 m

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Train Station

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25.6 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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26.2 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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29.5 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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35.1 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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44.3 km

Great climb with a nice view and maybe some ice-cream

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75.9 km

All possible seasons in a few hours. The Welsh cheered us on.

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89.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.8 km

16.5 km

13.4 km

1.00 km

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.8 km

8.91 km

313 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

9°C

75 %

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