Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre

Louise:

Loved this trail it's classed as a blue but really you really need to give it a go!

Blue Scar was so much more than I expected, the climb is hard yet gives you just enough rest spaces between the heavier climbs. The trail covers all elements such as single track climbs flow fun bits drops Brumes and the long boardwalk awesome!

Harvey:

Still think the Whites Level trail is the best there and now feels almost natural not man made.

The new Blade trail adds another string to the Afan bow and the riding from Glyncorrwg centre end of the forest. Trails are good all year around so winter riding is generally swift and entertaining. Great facilities including a campsite and cafe that sells beer.

Trailmade:

Having recently done a review for Afan when I had only had the chance to ride Blue Scar, I felt it was now appropriate to do a new review to include Penhydd and Y Wal. Everytime I leave Afan I am always looking for the next possible moment to go back. The trails here have such a nice natural feel to them, whilst being so well maintained. I recently visited Afan a couple of weeks ago and finally rode Penhydd. This is a great trail that really steps it up a bit more from Blue Scar, losing more of that gentle terrain to a more technical, natural and rocky ride. There are a few descents on here that will have you clinging to the bars as you fly over big rocks. This is more for the slightly experienced rider who is used to riding red routes. I only experienced parts of Y Wal but my small experience is enough to leave me wanting to go back and ride it further. Myself and my partner had a guided ride around it where our amazing guide helped me through everything that was within my ability, then gave me alternative routes for the parts that got more technical. My partner, however, rode the entire route and has now placed Y Wal in his top 2 trails ever. He had the ride of his life coming down the final descent and was desperate to have another go. Between us we would definitely recommend it!

So many different trails with different lengths and grades

jimbo13:

Blue Scar and Penhydd ridden on Thur 28 Aug 2014. Blue Scar swirling and relatively fast and Penhydd being Red more technical, rocky, twisty, one or two tricky short lengths. Both great fun. I live in Horsham, WSx and popped in after buying my new Stumpjumper from Tredz. So I just had to have an immediate go didn't I? Stayed in Bryn Teg House, charming, recommended, just down the road too, bike washing, bike lock up, Old Station pub nearby for duck with plum sauce really good.

Great for intermediate riders like me trying to learn more. Fantastic views up top. Helpful friendly staff, good hoot/cold food drinks. Especiually as I left my two bike locks at washer area and the staff found them and are posting them back as I write, well, tomorow Monday 8 Sept. Only £1 to park all day, ultra ridiculously low price, so don't tell everyone!

beardedbiggs:

we rode the blade trail which starts at Glyncorrwg Visitors Center. its a good climb up to the top, quite a long one but wasnt to grueling. the first proper descent was fantastic once into the woods, tight, wet, steep, slippy, and fun. the climb back up after wasnt! we thought the blade was a good length trail, the climbs are in general fairly easy and the descents are fun and tricky. like the idea of having 2 separate choices of descent at the end but didnt fancy pushing back up to do the 2nd as had major arm pump by the time we got to the bottom. the lovely cake in the visitor helped fix that though! recently rode whites level which shares the same climb as the blade. felt whites level flowed a bit better and prefered it to the blade. descents are great fun and very rocky. plenty of chances to get in the air as well. really enjoyed it and would certainly come back for more!

varied descents facilities are pretty good, great cake! 2 options for the final descent

Suze :

I've had some truly unforgettable rides here and pushed myself to my limit ... And beyond. Can't wait to return :)

Amazing views, very varied riding, challenging and long, some very scary bits and some sweet rides down through the forest. Y wal is my favourite - with amazing downhill and likewise whites has fantastic ride down.