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Afan Woodland Walk
 

The walk climbs steadily through Japanese Larch woodlands to the ruins of Argoed Farm. Information on site explains its history and layout. Continue through the woodlands to a viewpoint overlooking the upper reaches of the Afan Valley with its patchwork of fields and dry stone walls.

How to get there:

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Afan Forest Park
Afan Forest Park
Neath Port Talbot
Wales

Cynonville and Neath are the nearest towns or villages.

Moss covered walls of an old farm surrounded by oak woodland in the Afan river valley

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
1.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour
Open or closed:
open


Active woods

What's of interest
Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

Afan Woodland Walk Trail Guide
359kb PDF



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