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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

About Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is set within 11000 hectares of forest that are there for you to explore and enjoy. The Centre, which is run by Neath Port Talbot County Council, offers a café and shop as well as being the place to find out more about the entire Forest Park. There are walking trails, family cycling and exhilarating mountain bike trails as well as picnic areas and the new South Wales Miners' Museum is under construction and is due for opening in the Autumn 0f 2008. Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the trailhead for the Penhydd and the Wall mountain bike trails.

How to get there:

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is 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/

Other places to go in Afan Forest Park

Afan forest park visitor centre and car park

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Refreshments

Light meals and refreshments are available.

Other Facilities

Cycle Hire including mountain bikes and bikes for the less able.

Activities

Arboretum
Walking Afan Woodland Walk
Nant Cynon Walk - Brown Walk
River & Railway Walk
Old Parish Road Walk - Blue Walk
Gyfylchi Ridgetop Trail
Argoed Walk - Green Walk
Tarren Forgan Trail
Cycling Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail
The Wall
Afan Valley Cycle Route
W2
HorseRiding.gif Please note that Afan Forest Park permits are on hold at the present time until we establish designated horse routes.
Educational Ranger led education visits are available on request
Camping Basic camping facilities available at a cost of £1.50 per person per night. Book in advance at the Countryside Centre.
Orienteering 26 station course - recommended courses or use your own. Maps available for £1 from the shop.

Contact:

Afan Forest Park
Afanforestpark@Npt.Gov.Uk
01639 850564