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Skyline


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 5/5)

About Skyline

The longest single serving, all weather trail in Britain, sponsored by npower. High level, highly technical singletrack riding. Not to be treated lightly. Only recommended for experienced, fit riders.

How to get there:

Skyline can be started from Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre in Afan Forest Park which is part of Afan Forest Park. Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath, and Swansea are the nearest towns or villages.

A4107 from Jct 40 on the M4 Glyncorrwg signed from Cymer about 10 miles along the A4107 sharp left turn towards Glyncorrwg.

OS Grid Reference: SS 872984
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

A CYCLIST ON AFAN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
46km Approx 28 miles
Approximate time of trail:
5-7 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

User Comments

Name: Alan (5 Stars)
28/Jun/2009
Best trail in Wales (or England!). No real jumps, drop-offs (except the last section) or scary downhills, just tons of excellent, technical, singletrack - ok and some climbs.

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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
3,708kb PDF Please note that Skyline will be closed on the following 2 days for Motorsport Event: 18th July & 15th August 2009


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