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Wildlife at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Afan Forest Park
Afan Forest Park
Neath Port Talbot
Wales
Cynonville and Neath are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SS820 950
 The Countryside Centre is the focal point for information about Afan Forest Park, its woodlands, wildlife, landscape and history. Since 1976 it has housed the South Wales Miners Museum which portrays a warm and fascinating social history of the Valley's Mining Community.
There is a charge for the Car Park all week during the Summer Holidays and at weekends from April to October. £1 short stay. £1.50 long stay, £6.50 season ticket.
Mammals: You may be lucky enough to glimpse some fallow deer that browse amongst the higher conifer plantations. At night Bats flutter through the valley. We have information about Fallow deer
Birds: Ancient oakwoods along the riverside provide for a wide variety of birds, Redstarts and Blackcaps amongst them. Nightjar have been heard "churring" in the young plantations. Dippers frequent the River Afan and Woodpeckers are a common site and form the Park's logo. We have information about Nightjar
Insects and reptiles: Adders can occasionally be found basking in the sunshine around the fields in the valley bottom and various butterflies frequent the warmer spots. We have information about Adder
How to get there:
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.
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Facilities:
       
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Light meals and refreshments are available. |
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Cycle Hire including mountain bikes and bikes for the less able. |
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Activities
 
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Afan Woodland Walk
Gyfylchi Ridgetop Trail |
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Please note that Afan Forest Park permits are on hold at the present time until we establish designated horse routes. |
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Ranger led education visits are available on request |
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Basic camping facilities available at a cost of £1.50 per person per night. Book in advance at the Countryside Centre. |
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26 station course - recommended courses or use your own. Maps available for £1 from the shop. |
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Other places to go in Afan Forest Park
Rhyslyn
Tymaen
Contact:
Recreation Ranger
0845 6040845
e-mail: tanya.dykes@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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