Description
Margam Country Park in Port Talbot, South Wales, is a 1,000-acre country estate managed by Neath Port Talbot Council, with a network of four graded mountain bike trails known as the Margam Deer Mountain Bike Trail. The trails total around 22km and range from a flat family green to a challenging expert black, passing through woodland, alongside the Go Ape ropes course, and with views of the Grade I listed Margam Castle. Entry to the park is free. Parking charges apply (around £7.20 to £8.50 per day). Trails are open during park opening hours, 10 am to 4:30 pm only. Trail maps are available from the car park entrance cabin.
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The Trails
- Green Trail (4km, family): Mainly flat on wide paths, tarmac in places or rolled stone. Suitable for all ages, balance bikes, bikes with baby seats and trailers. Pedal go-carts (including adapted carts) are available to hire from Margam Park Adventure, making this trail accessible and inclusive.
- Blue Trail (approximately 5km including green section): An extension to the green route with challenging climbs leading to a downhill singletrack section. Features include berms, bridges, a small drop-down gully (optional), rollers and rooty sections. Suitable for intermediate riders with basic off-road skills. The blue trail runs alongside the Go Ape high ropes course.
- Red Trail (4km standalone, 6 to 8km with blue or black sections added): Punchy short climbs and technical descents with large berms, wooden features, drop-offs and rocky sections. Suitable for proficient riders on mountain bikes only.
- Black Trail (5.5km): Steep climbs, severe descents and unavoidable large features including tight switchbacks, fast sections, jumps and drop-offs. For expert mountain bikers only. The black trail was originally built to host a one-off specialist event and was closed to the public for several years before being opened for all riders. Built by On Track trail builders and maintained with support from Margam Mountain Bike Club volunteers.
Facilities
- Cafe, toilets and visitor centre at the park. Cycle hire and pedal go-carts are available from Margam Park Adventure, and eBike hire from the Castle Visitor Courtyard. Go Ape high ropes, kayaking and paddleboarding are also on site.
- Parking: Main car park, off the A48, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2TJ. Parking charges approximately £7.20 to £8.50 per day. Access to the trails is from the main entrance car park.
Getting Here
- Main Car Park, Margam Country Park, A48, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2TJ. From the M4, take junction 38 and follow the brown tourist signs. The park is approximately half a mile from the motorway on the A48.
- By rail and bus: Port Talbot Parkway station is around 10 minutes by taxi. Alternatively, take the X4 Bridgend bus from Port Talbot station (around 15 minutes) and alight at the Crematorium stop, which is a 5-minute walk from the park entrance.
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