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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

05:49

63.2km

1,210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.5 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.20 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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23.7 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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32.9 km

Afan Forest Park Trail

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35.7 km

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Right at the end of the mega W2 loop, or on the Y Wal trail, the Zigzags part of the trail is a real feel-good descent, enjoy!

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38.8 km

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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41.2 km

Motorway Section, Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path

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'Motorway' is the name given to this section of the Rookie green family trail, which actually runs along the Afan Argoed Forest Cycle Path linking the trail centre and sections …

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42.3 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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43.2 km

Afan Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful & easy cycle trail suitable for most bikes

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63.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

10.7 km

7.24 km

3.37 km

509 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

15.4 km

10.2 km

3.82 km

1.78 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 17 May

12°C

5°C

86 %

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Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail – Pontrhydyfen Viaduct loop from Treorchy

View of Treherbert Basin

Beacon View (Blade & Skyline Trails)

Afan Forest Park Trail

Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct

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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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