Aberdulais Stone Bridge – View of Neath Valley loop from Neath

Aberdulais Stone Bridge – View of Neath Valley loop from Neath

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Aberdulais Stone Bridge – View of Neath Valley loop from Neath

02:54

37.8km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 37.6 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.70 km

Aberdulais Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7.21 km

Sarn Helen

Highlight • Trail

This is a steep and very rocky hill climb which cannot be ridden on any type of bike.

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11.0 km

Canal-Side Path

Highlight • Trail

15.0 km

Trail Closed

Highlight • Other

trail was marked as no access to the public so I went looking for a way around to get back on my route

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15.4 km

Fallen Trees in the Forest

Highlight • Natural

Be prepared to carry and/or lift your bike over numerous fallen trees.
All doable, provided that you are confident in lifting you bike upto 1 metre from ground to clear the tree trunks

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22.3 km

Beacon View (Blade & Skyline Trails)

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Blade and Skyline trails has just been reshaped and resurfaced. Let off the brakes and go for it!

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23.6 km

View of Neath Valley

Highlight • Natural

As at 7th April 2023, the gate here is locked, despite be on a Bridleway and Sustrans Route 47. Not a problem if in a group, but a considerable issue …

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32.9 km

Sardis Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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