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Cycling in Neath Port Talbot
Cycling in Neath Port Talbot offers two road routes from Cwmllynfell and Glyncorrwg, with mostly flat terrain and extensive cycle paths.
Neath Port Talbot presents two road cycling routes starting from Cwmllynfell and Glyncorrwg. These routes are between 16 and 23 km long, providing moderate rides with climbing ranging from 15 to 27 m. Both routes run point to point with limited elevation gains.
Cyclists will find mostly paved surfaces with a significant proportion of cycle paths comprising 78% of the route distance. The terrain is predominantly flat with occasional short steep sections, the steepest being 11.3% over 500 m. The routes feature mostly quiet streets, tracks, and minor roads with minimal main road usage.
What the riding is like
The terrain is mainly flat with 63% of the distance flat and only 2% climbing. The steepest section is 11.3% over 500 m. Routes range from 16 to 23 km, averaging total climbs between 15 and 27 m. Surface quality is mostly paved (89%) with some unpaved (10%) and minor unknown surfaces. The infrastructure consists largely of cycle paths and quiet streets, with very little main road.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle paths make up 29.5 km or 78% of the 38 km across the two measured routes. Main roads account for 2%, with only 0.7 km lacking a cycle lane. There are no roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more on these routes.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding are from June to September, with daily high temperatures ranging from 17°C in June to 19°C in July, and slightly cooler in August and September.
Riding in Neath Port Talbot in numbers
- 2
- 38 km
- 23 km
- 27 m
Where to start in Neath Port Talbot
Rides in Neath Port Talbot
When to ride Neath Port Talbot
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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