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Wildlife at Rhyslyn
 

Afan Forest Park
Afan Forest Park
Neath Port Talbot
Wales
Pontrhydyfen is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SS 800 943
NIGHTJARA 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.

Mammals: You may be lucky enough to glimpse some fallow deer and Brown Hare. We have information about Fallow deer

Birds: Large variety of birds can be seen and heard in Afan Forest Park. We have information about Nightjar

Insects and reptiles: Adders can occasionally be seen. We have information about Adder

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

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Facilities:
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Other places to go in Afan Forest Park
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Tymaen

Contact:
Afan Argoed Countryside Centre




What's of interest
7 Miles of footpath and cycleway Pontrydyfen - Cymer are open and free of Foot and mouth restrictions.

What else is here
In Rhyslyn there is also
recreation
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