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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Glyncorrwg

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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Glyncorrwg

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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Glyncorrwg

01:40

22.9km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.21 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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8.19 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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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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8.29 km

Afan Forest Bike Shed

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Afan forest bike shed bike shop - great shop with bike rental, kit and other supplies. Also has a bike wash on site.

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12.1 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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14.4 km

Stream Crossing

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22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

4.64 km

2.98 km

255 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

7.62 km

748 m

254 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Afan Valley Cycle Route – Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail) loop from Glyncorrwg

Afan Valley Cycle Route

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Widow Maker (Blue Scar Trail)

Stream Crossing

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