to Forestry Commission home page
to Wales home page

The Wall


(Average user rating: unrated unrated)

About The Wall

The Wall trail is sponsored by npower. It starts gently but soon heads upwards. Fast singletrack with fantastic views. The Wall that gives the trail its name is a thrilling final descent.

How to get there:

The Wall 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/

A CYCLIST ON AFAN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Difficult
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
23km approx.14 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1.5 - 3 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Afan Forest Park Visitor CentreAfan Argoed Countryside Centre
0845 6040845
e-mail: tanya.dykes@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Been here, done this? What did you think?

Tell us what you think of this activity.

Email addresses will not be shown
 



npower logo

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 Cycle Trail Guide
3,708kb PDF

Afan Calorie Counted Cycle Trail Guide
1,080kb PDF


Related pages

Useful sites