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Afan Woodland Walk (closed)

About 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 Woodland Walk can be started from Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre in Afan Forest Park which is part of Afan Forest Park. Cynonville and Neath are the nearest towns or villages.

Situated on the A4107 - follow the road from the M4, Junction 40 for about 6 miles. Look out for the signs for Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre.

OS Grid Reference: SS820 950
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

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:
closed - currently closed due to Phytopthora ramorum tree harvesting work.
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Jon Price

0300 068 0300
e-mail: jonathan.price@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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

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