National Cycle Route 437
- 16 km
- 15 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 15 m
- 16 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a short 16 km route with minimal climbing of only 15 m.
National Cycle Route 437 is a 15.6 km point-to-point ride from Cwmllynfell to Pantyffynnon in Neath Port Talbot, UK.
This route starts in Cwmllynfell and passes through several settlements including Ystradowen, Brynamman, Garnant, Cwmaman, Glanamman, Ammanford, Betws and finishes at Pantyffynnon. The highest point along the way is 177 m at about 1.9 km and the route descends to 22 m at the finish. Most climbing occurs in the first half with 85% of the climb before halfway, while the remainder is largely descending or flat. The surface is predominantly paved (96%), with a very small proportion of gravel or unpaved sections (3%). The majority of the route (87%) is on cycle paths, with 6% on quiet streets and just 4% on main roads. A notable stretch is the Amman Valley Cycleway, ridden for 7.4 km. The steepest 500 m is at the start, with an 11.3% gradient. The longest descent covers 4.4 km starting at 3.3 km into the ride, dropping 73 m. Along the route, there are places to refuel including a pub near 2.2 km (Rose and Crown Hotel), cafés at 8.6 km and 13.8 km, and supermarkets at 0.1 km, 7.5 km and 13.8 km. There are petrol stations near 8.3 km and 14.2 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 2.9 km from 2.2 to 5.1 km. A toilet is available at 14.1 km. The route finishes close to Pantyffynnon rail station which serves as a bailout point.
Highlights
- Amman Valley Cycleway 7.4 km
- Longest descent 4.4 km dropping 73 m
- Pub at 2.2 km Rose and Crown Hotel
- Cafés at 8.6 km and 13.8 km
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 87% cycle path · 6% quiet street · 4% main road
- Cycle paths
- 13.5 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Amman Valley Cycleway (7 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 2% climbing · 27% descending · 71% flat
- Longest descent
- 4.4 km from 3.3 km, dropping 73 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.1 kmC K Foodstores · convenience store · 170 m off route
- 2.2 kmRose and Crown Hotel · pub · 80 m off route
- 7.5 kmCo-op Food · supermarket · 200 m off route
- 8.3 kmTexaco · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 8.6 kmCaffi y Sgwar · café · 160 m off route
- 8.8 kmAmman Valley Hospital · hospital · 140 m off route
- 13.8 kmCoaltown Coffee Roasters · café · on the route
- 13.8 kmLidl · supermarket · 50 m off route
- 14.1 kmToilets · 190 m off route
- 14.2 kmTesco · petrol station · 40 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 15.5 km — Pantyffynnon (station), 170 m off route
At the start
- C K Foodstores · convenience store · 200 m
At the finish
- Pantyffynnon · station · 170 m
- Pantyffynnon Social Club · pub · 210 m
- Tesco · supermarket · 980 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 07 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 17–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 2.9 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 2.2 to 5.1 km
- 0.6 km on main roads
- Steepest 500 m gradient at 11.3% at start