Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main point of contact to find out about everything to see and do in Afan Forest Park. It’s the ideal place to start your day.

The Centre has a range of facilities including; campsite (toilets and showers), café, gift shop, bike wash, cycle hire, two Beamer Trampers (Shop Mobility) the newly renovated South Wales Miners’ Museum and training/conference room facilities.   The centre also includes an information service, a first aid station and base for the Forest Park Rangers.   The friendly staff can provide information and guides concerning different trails and difficulty levels.

The Visitor Centre is the starting point for the ‘Penhydd’ and ‘Y Wâl’ mountain bike trails, 9 circular walks, a family puzzle trail, a 26 point orienteering course and access to bridle paths.   From here you can also gain access to the Coed Morgannwg Walk.  

The Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre and surrounding area plays host to regular visits from schools whereby Forestry Commission Wales provides an educational visit service.