About Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail - Section 4
This section has parts that are more demanding, due to the ascent, but you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Ogwr Forest. Leaving Nant y Moel and heading towards the woodland there is some climbing to do to get you to the plateau of Carn yr hyrddod/Tarren y Fforch. From this viewpoint there is a wide vista of South Wales and as far as Southwest England.
The route then heads north following the footpath network past the Windfarms to Afan Forest Park.
Crossing the A4107 the route then continues off road following wide forest tracks for 18km. The route travels alongside the forest areas of Cwm Saerbren and Afan Forest Park, then into Glyncorrwg Forest Block.
Continuing through Glyncorrwg (Cymer Forest) you will pass Pen-y-cymoedd Windfarm.
The path then joins National Cycle Network 47 for 3.5km. The route leaves the vast Natural Resource Wales managed forest block, north of Llyn Fawr. From Cwm Hwnt you will follow footpaths along Cwm Gwrelych through broadleaved woodlands, an area of Special Scientific Interest for its geological features. Learn more about this on route as you follow part of the Cwm Gwrelych Geo Trail.
The route ends at Pont Walby viaduct just south of the town of Glynneath where you can access local amenities and car parking. The viaduct is Grade II listed, designed by Brunel and built in the late 19th century.
