A clockwise ascent of the Bwlch, return via Ogmore vale from McDonald’s Briton Ferry

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A clockwise ascent of the Bwlch, return via Ogmore vale
Heading south east on road from McDonalds, mostly flat to Port Talbot, then gentle climb along cycle path to Pontrhydyfen. Tarmac cycle path on gentle climb up through the Afan Forest, before joining road just after Cymmer. Start of the Bwlch Climb, up through Abergwynfi, for 5 mile / 8 km to the summit, with max gradient of 8%, averaging about 4-5%. Descend on road from summit for approx 8.5 miles / 14km to Blackpill, then dirt/gravel cycle path to Aberkenfig. Gently undulating return to Port Talbot on road via Tondu, Parc Slip, Pen y Bryn and Margam, and back to start.

Total climbing = 2975 feet / 907 metres
Highlights: One of south Wales’ iconic climbs; views from the top of the Bwlch; the ride up through Afan Forest.

Distance: 46 miles
Ascent: 2975 feet

GPX File: CTC-Ride-Bwlch-via-Cymmer-return-via-Ogmore-Vale.gpx