About Y Wal
With some of the best singletrack descents in the UK, this trail essentially traverses the north side of the Afan Valley on singletrack, varying from fast, open and flowing to tight, technical and rooty.
Great views of the valley and coastline open out at different points, and in places the steep-sided slopes can feel exposed.
The approach to the singletrack shares a section of the low level family cycleway and the disused railway line, so please ride with consideration for the many other forest users.
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2/9/11 New sections of trail on ‘The Wall’ are now open and have been named
Alpha - from the underpass near the visitor centre down to the bridge
Elevator - from the bridge up to the Railway Trail / Red Trail near the old bridge
Omega - from the Railway Trail / Red Trail down to the bridge.
These sections of trail are just the first part of the Centre of Excellence/ Cognation funded trails of which there will soon be many more.
NB: Read the 'Trail Grades' page before starting this trail to make sure this trail is right for your level of experience and fitness.
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.
How to get there:
Y Wal 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: 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: |
| Howard Sims Mountain Bike Ranger e-mail: howard.sims@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
