Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre

Afan Forest Park in the Neath Port Talbot valleys is one of the largest and most celebrated mountain bike destinations in Wales, with more than 130km of purpose-built waymarked singletrack across two bases. The network spans eight main routes from green to black grade, plus an orange-graded bike park, catering for everyone from first-timers to expedition riders. Trails at Afan are subject to periodic closures and diversions due to forestry operations. Always check the Natural Resources Wales page for current alerts before travelling.

The Trails

• Rookie (Green, 5.8km) - Family-friendly introduction from the Visitor Centre with an optional 2.4km blue extension
• Rheilffordd Cycle Trail (Green, 14.7km) - Flat, gentle riding on a historic railway trackbed connecting the valley bases
• Blue Scar (Blue, 7.1km) - Moderate flowing trail from the Visitor Centre with an optional 6km red extension (Penhydd)
• Penhydd (Red, 14.4km) - Technical red from the Visitor Centre with rocky sections and fast descents
• White's Level (Red/Black, 18.7km) - Technical rocky trail from Glyncorrwg with northshore features and rock drops. Alternative lines available.
• Blade (Red, 20.7km) - Starts from Glyncorrwg, featuring the Peregrine Ridge and classic Jetlag section
• Skyline (Red, 46.5km) - A full-day epic from Glyncorrwg, one of the longest waymarked trails in Wales
• W2 (Black, 44km) - Links White's Level and the Y Wal network for an extreme endurance route
• Afan Bike Park (Orange) - Progression lines and jump trails near Bryn Bettws Lodge

Local Organisation

The Afan Trail Volunteers are the community group responsible for maintaining the mountain bike trail network across the valley. They run regular dig days and depend on donations and volunteer hours to keep the trails in good condition. Find out more and get involved at afantrailvolunteers.co.uk or email afantrailvolunteers@gmail.com.

Facilities

• Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre - Cafe (Trailhead Cafe), bike wash, toilets, car park (paid). Afan Valley Bike Shed bike shop.
• Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre - Licensed cafe-bar (Corrwg Cwtch), bike shop (Afan a Blast), bike hire, bike wash, toilets, car park (paid), campsite.

Getting Here

• Visitor Centre: Afan Forest Park, Cymer, Port Talbot, SA13 3HG. Exit M4 at junction 40, take the A4107 toward Cymer and follow brown signs for Afan Forest Park, approximately 6 miles from the motorway.
• Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre: Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, SA13 3EA. Continue up the valley from the Visitor Centre for a further 5 miles. Phone: 01639 851900.
• Both car parks are pay and display. Blue Badge holders park free.

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