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Tarren Forgan Trail
 

Take this heritage-packed trail past a clutch of ancient monuments and hill farm ruins (including and Iron Age farm and enclosure), culminating in a spectacular viewpoint. This walk will see you climb 160 metres (530 feet) through forests and woodland glades to reach the viewpoint.

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.

You can also access this trail through Tymaen.

18 centuary Corn Barn on the Tarren Forgan waymarked trail

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
4 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2.5 hours
Open or closed:
open


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.

Tarren Forgan Trail Guide
397kb PDF



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