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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmavon

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

Hard

5.0

(1)

22

runners

Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Afan Argoed Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

01:40

13.3km

380m

Running

Hard run. 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: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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257 m

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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2

883 m

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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3

2.70 km

Old Chapel Ruins

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4

4.62 km

Afan Forest Trails

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Endless hilly trails to explore in Afan forest

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5

6.15 km

Wind Turbine View

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B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.10 km

432 m

243 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

1.20 km

579 m

342 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

30 %

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