Time to Discover Afan Forest Park - Cyclists at Afan Forest Park
Mountain Biking

Let your adrenaline flow on Afan Forest Park's 5 mountain bike trails.

Cycling

Mile upon mile of former railway line await you, a great way to explore the valley.

Walking

Short strolls or long rambles we have it all in Afan Forest Park.

Visitor Centre

Base yourself here to go walking, mountain biking, a visit to the South Wales Miners Museum or just a bite to eat.

Glynncorrwg Bike Centre

Food, camping, bike shop, fishing, and a great atmosphere, what more do you need.

Attractions

... there's more to Afan Forest Park than meets the eye and its all waiting for you to explore.

Complete List of Activities >>>

Afan Forest Park News

For the latest mountain bike trail notices visit the mountain bike trails closure notices section.

 

For the latest walking trail notices visit the walking trails closure section.

 

Afan Forest Park Bike Bus Service - Would You Use It?

To add to the number of world class facilities on offer, new green travel options are being identified for visitors and residents, this includes looking into the potential for a new Bike Bus Service.

The proposed service could take residents and visitors with their bikes between Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Margam Country Park and Afan Forest Park and would operate on weekends and bank holidays from Easter to September and every day during the school summer holidays.

To establish if there is demand for the service, residents and visitors are being encouraged to complete a short online questionnaire about whether they would use the 'Bike Bus'.   Please tell us your views and complete a questionnaire.

 

The South Wales Miners' Museum hosts the Annual May Craft Fair

On the 26th and 27th of May 2012, the South Wales Miners' Museum will open their doors to host the Annual May Craft Fair.  Between 10.00am and 4pm on both days, there'll be many stalls selling locally hand made crafts, hand crafted garden furniture, jewellery, candles and vintage crafts.  There'll also be free museum tours at selected times plus much more.  The Annual May Craft Fair is not to be missed!

 

New Artworks for the Afan Valley

Residents and visitors to the Afan Valley may have noticed some new arrivals along the low level cycle path. A series of six new artworks have been installed in Bryn, Cwmavon, Pontrhydyfen, Cymmer, Glyncorrwg and Blaengwynfi. Read more...

 

Cognation Website Launched      

Cognation MTB Trails South Wales have launched a new and exciting website.  Packed full with up to date information, the website shows the different mountain bike Trail Centres in the region and explains what new trails will be built in the future.  www.cognation.co.uk is a must for mountain bikers!

Cognation MTB Trails South Wales

 

Phytopthora Outbreak

Latest news on Phytophthora in Afan Forest Park

Mountain bikers urged to help beat tree disease in Afan Forest Park

Afan Forest Park visitor centre is currently offering free bike washes to help combat the Phytophthora outbreak.

Visit Neath Port Talbot
Afan Forest Park is located in Neath Port Talbot in South Wales, for more information on things to see and do in Neath Port Talbot visit www.visitnpt.co.uk
Downloads

With five mountain bike trails, a low level cycle route and 14 walks there’s many ways in which you can discover Afan Forest Park.

Afan Walks Pack Cover     Glyncorrwg Walks Pack Cover    Afan Mountain Biking Pack Cover

All maps are available here to download or for an all weather version visit one of the two centres at Afan and purchase your very own walking or mountain biking pack.

Contact the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Call us for your useful guide to events, places to
visit and things to do, email the team:
afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk