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Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 5/5)

About Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail

The original Afan trail Penhydd is sponsored by npower. It is a technical combination of singletrack climbs and descents. This trail was the chosen course for the 2001 World singlepeed championships.

How to get there:

Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail 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/

Cyclists on the Penhydd trail

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Difficult
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
22km / 14 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1.5 - 3 hours
Open or closed:
open please follow any restrictions that apply
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Afan Argoed Countryside Centre


User Comments

Name: trystanhardy (5 Stars)
24/Apr/2009
very good. Liked that that there was not to much up in one go.

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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 Cycle Trail Guide
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