About Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail
Penhydd - The original Afan trail. It is a technical combination of singletrack climbs and descents. This trail was the chosen course for the 2001 World singlepeed championships.
NB: Please consult 'Mountain Biking Trail Guide' before starting this trail to make sure this trail is right for your level of experience and fitness.
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/
| Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 22km approx 14 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1.5 - 3 hours |
| Open or closed: closed - This trail closed on 12th April 2010 for approx 1 year whilst Forestry Commission Wales carries out essential tree thinning work in the area. Full details can be found in the press release. ; Trail update - 12th April 2011, Work is hoping to start on the new design of this trail within the next two months. |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Howard Sims Mountain Bike Ranger e-mail: howard.sims@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
