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Rhyslyn
 

A fairly large car parking facility with picnic benches and a view across the Afan River and the valley. The car park is a good starting point for walking or cycling and is within easy walking distance of the facilities of the village of Pontrhydyfen.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Rhyslyn is in Afan Forest Park which is part of Afan Forest Park. Pontrhydyfen is the nearest town or village.

From the A4107, turn down the B4287 towards Pontrhydyfen. Take a sharp right turn just over the bridge as the road bears left.

OS Grid Reference: SS 800 943

Other places to go in Afan Forest Park

Looking up the Afan river valley from Rhyslyn Car park

Facilities:

InformationParkingEasy Access

Activities

ArboretumBarbecuePicnicView Point
Walking Rhyslyn Walk - Blue Walk
Penrhys Trail

Contact:

Afan Argoed Countryside Centre



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