Cycling in Torfaen

Torfaen has an extensive network of easily accessible cycling routes which can be used for getting to and from work, reaching important facilities such as leisure centres or shops or just for pleasure. Many of the routes are off road and pass through attractive landscapes with many interesting historical features. The number of routes has expanded rapidly over recent years and there is now an impressive network in the valley.

There are several ‘National Cycle Network’ (NCN) routes in the borough including:

• NCN 492 - Cwmbran to Blaenavon
• NCN 49 - Newport to Mamhilad
• NCN 466 - Pontypool to Crumlin 

The Afon Lwyd Trail is the principal off road route through Torfaen and follows NCN 49 and NCN 492 from Cwmbran to the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. 

Further information on National Cycle Network’ (NCN) routes in the borough can be found on the OS Maps website.

Free bike repair stations with pumps and spanners are located at:  

• Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Church Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9AE
• Pontypool Park outside Pontypool Active Living Centre  NP4 8AT
• One Stop shop, Station Road, Griffithstown, NP4 5JH (NCN 49 + 492) 
• Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, NP44 3YS
• Cwmbran Boating Lake, opposite The Boat House Café, NP44 8HT 

The locations and other active travel information are available on datamap.gov.wales