https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/ Recent content in Afan Gravel on Cycling Routes Hugo -- 0.147.7 en-gb Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/margamparktarmac/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/margamparktarmac/ A flat family friendly ride starting and ending at Margam castle. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/margamparkgravel/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/margamparkgravel/ A short gravel route. Good for someone new to gravel, with an excellent chance of seeing deer. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/bryn_bettws_lodge_and_pelenna_valley/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/bryn_bettws_lodge_and_pelenna_valley/ <ul> <li><a href="https://greatwelshadventure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bryn Bettws Lodge </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imwa.info/docs/imwa_2018/IMWA2018_Bannister_84.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Cleaning the Pelenna River </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2011_ks/report?compare=W04000620" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Pelenna valley census data </a></li> </ul> https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/maerdy_loop/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/maerdy_loop/ <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lluest-wen_Reservoir" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Lluest Wen </a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhondda#Rhondda_Fach" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Rhondda Fach </a></li> <li><a href="https://nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/coal-mining-in-the-british-isles/swales/aberdare/mardy-colliery-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Mardy Colliery </a></li> </ul> https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/margam-park-gravel/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/references/margam-park-gravel/ <ul> <li><a href="https://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Margam Park </a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Whats on </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/about/historic-margam/chronology-of-key-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Chronology </a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office/news-events/news/2026/01/swansea-university-heritage-project-recovers-evidence-of-a-major-archaeological-find.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Roman Villa </a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margam_Abbey" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Margam Abbey </a></li> <li><a href="https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/margam-stones-museum" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Margam Stones Museum </a></li> <li><a href="https://biography.wales/article/s-MANS-OXW-1250" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> The Mansel Family </a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Rice_Mansel_Talbot" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> C.R.M. Talbot </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/sheep-farmer-reveals-wwii-top-secret-guerrilla-mission-blow-port-talbot-smithereens-event-nazi-invasion.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Plans For After a Nazi Invasion </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.islandfarm.wales/28th_Infantry_Division.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Eisenhowers Visit to the US 28th Division Pre D-Day </a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Port_Talbot" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Port Talbot Docks </a></li> <li><a href="https://wrrc.org.uk/ptrrc.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.historicalporttalbot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Port Talbot Historical Society </a></li> </ul> https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/aberafanseafront/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/aberafanseafront/ A flat short ride, suitable for towing a trailer between cafes and amusements. or just a slow ride alongside the beach. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/cymmerbleangwynficymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/cymmerbleangwynficymmer/ A short tarmac ride suitable for all abilities. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/cymmerglyncorrwgcymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/under-10km/cymmerglyncorrwgcymmer/ A short tarmac ride with a great bike shop and cafe stop at Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/the-meardy-loop/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/the-meardy-loop/ A short picturesque ride in its own right, or an extra 10km add on to any ride that passes the top of the Rhigos. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/llanelli-burryport-llanelli/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/llanelli-burryport-llanelli/ A brilliant, picturesque, ride. Some gorgeous views, suitable for trailers, look for the ice cream van at Bury Port https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/afan-argoed---garnwen-loop/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/afan-argoed---garnwen-loop/ A great little ride with a decent climb. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/straight-outta-rhyslyn/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/straight-outta-rhyslyn/ A short challenging ride. A hard climb https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/rhyslyn-to-the-masts-foel-fynyddau/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/rhyslyn-to-the-masts-foel-fynyddau/ A good climb , great views from where the 1100ft chimney of the copperworks used to emerge https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmer-pontrhydyfen-loop/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmer-pontrhydyfen-loop/ An good family route with cycle path and gravel. Afan Argoed with cafe and cycle shop is a welcome stop. ( Or a pint in the Refresh in Cymmer ?) https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmer---glyncorrwg---abercregan---cymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmer---glyncorrwg---abercregan---cymmer/ A decent ride with a sustained climb, gateway to many good routes https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmerffynonoercymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/10km_to_20km_routes/cymmerffynonoercymmer/ A punchy ride, quite short but with a hard climb over rough ground https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/swansea-mumbles-swansea/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/swansea-mumbles-swansea/ Along the popular Swansea Bay path https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/cymmer-bwlch-bleangwynfi-cymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/cymmer-bwlch-bleangwynfi-cymmer/ A surprising and beautiful route. Incredible views. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/tour-of-garnwen/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/tour-of-garnwen/ Showcasing paths around Penhydd, Disgwylfa and Garnwen https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/tour-de-crynant-western-neath-valley/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/tour-de-crynant-western-neath-valley/ Some interesting fauna, and industrial heritage, add in a canal section, an interesting ride https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/up-and-down/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/up-and-down/ A climb and a descent hardly does it justice https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/cymmer-efail-fach-abercregan-cymmer/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/cymmer-efail-fach-abercregan-cymmer/ Decent ride with a good climb and superb views https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/afan-argoed-to-margam-park-via-cwm-philip/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/afan-argoed-to-margam-park-via-cwm-philip/ The Cwm Philip Route https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/afan-argoed-to-margam-park-via-the-green-road/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/20km-to-30km-routes/afan-argoed-to-margam-park-via-the-green-road/ The Green Road Route https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/rhigos-top-to-clydach-reservoir/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/rhigos-top-to-clydach-reservoir/ A good ride in its own right, or a great add on for any ride touching the top of the Rhigos. Also a potential link route for the Rhondda, Cynon and Taff valleys to the Afan valley. link between and to link up the Afan with the Pontypridd area https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/glyncorrwg-to-castell-nos/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/glyncorrwg-to-castell-nos/ A good up and down ride, showing a route to the Rhondda https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/cymmer-abercregan-rhigos-abergwynfi/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/cymmer-abercregan-rhigos-abergwynfi/ A good up and down ride, showing a route to the Rhondda https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/todo-afan-bryn-loop-ride-again/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/todo-afan-bryn-loop-ride-again/ 27 - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/todo-tour-of-mynydd-margam/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/todo-tour-of-mynydd-margam/ 28 - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/afan-argoed-craig-yr-aber-return/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/afan-argoed-craig-yr-aber-return/ A great ride, with a good chance of seeing deer, links up well with the Bridgend area. Passes unofficial tracks in Craig Yr Aber https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/cymmer-glyncorrwg-rhigos-loop/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/cymmer-glyncorrwg-rhigos-loop/ A Great Loop with one large climg https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/the-hatchet/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/30km-to-50km-routes/the-hatchet/ A challenging ride. The climb out of Cwmgwrach is hard. Steep to start , short downhill then a slog to the top of the Rhigos. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/cymmer-rhigos-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/cymmer-rhigos-50km/ Climbs the Rhigos via Ffynnon Oer windfarm, avoids the harder climb of the Hatchet route, but shares the same second half as the Hatchet along the Rhigos spine https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/cycle-path-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/cycle-path-50km/ A flat 50km using the cycle paths, mostly tarmac. https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/the-hatchet-50-the-bigger-hatchet/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/the-hatchet-50-the-bigger-hatchet/ A challenging 50k with a great climb https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/blean-rhondda-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/blean-rhondda-50km/ My favourite 50km ride https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/margam-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/margam-50km/ - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/fairy-road-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/fairy-road-50km/ - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/fairy-road-south/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/fairy-road-south/ - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/potential-western-neath-valley-50km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/potential-western-neath-valley-50km/ - Todo https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/margam-park-60km/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/routes/50km+-routes/margam-park-60km/ https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/login/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-routes.pages.dev/login/ <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted --> <!-- raw HTML omitted -->