Cycling in Cwmllynfell
1 cycling route from Cwmllynfell, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom, 16 km, 16 km mapped in all, with up to 15 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 14 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 16 km
- Biggest day
- 15 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 4% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 14 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Cwmllynfell
Cyclists riding from Cwmllynfell can take the National Cycle Route 437, a point-to-point route extending 15.6 km through various settlements including Ystradowen, Bryant, and Ammanford. The route stays mostly below 180 m elevation and links multiple small communities in Neath Port Talbot. The path combines paved and some minor gravel sections, with a high proportion of cycle paths. This route offers access to nearby railway stations at two points, enhancing connectivity. There are no major climbs recorded, making it suitable for a range of riders seeking moderate distance and low elevation change. The route runs mostly on cycle paths with short sections on main roads without cycle lanes.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is generally flat with a total elevation gain of 15 m and a highest point of 177 m. The route has minimal gradients and nearly all of it is paved, with a small section of gravel or unpaved surface. Most of the distance uses cycle paths, with only 0.6 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes.