Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking

One of the UK’s newest and most challenging Mountain Bike Centres, Afan Forest Park was voted one of the top 10 places in the world to ride before you die.

So if it’s world class mountain bike excitement you want then its about time you paid a visit, wicked trails built in and across dramatic landscapes await you...

Mountain Bike Centre

Mountain Bike Centre
The Centres
 
Afan Forest Park has two visitor centres…
  • · Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre and Ponds

    The Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre is located in the heart of Afan Valley and houses the Skyline Cycles bike shop, a campsite and the ‘Drop Off’ Cafe.

    The retro ‘Drop Off’ Café attracts a variety of people from adrenaline junkies to dog walkers and families. Surrounded by forest, the wooden veranda is the perfect place to chill out and experience one of the Café’s speciality hot drinks. For those needing refuelling there’s a range of healthy food available and even the option of a beer to wash it down..

    Whether you are searching for a peaceful weekend away or a dynamic cycling break, the campsite (located behind the centre) provides simple accommodation.

    Glyncorrwg also has two ponds that are used for fishing and water activities.

    Afan Valley Mountain Bike Hire in Glyncorrwg provide an hire option, so there’s no excuse not to take part in a weekend of adventure!

    · Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

    Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main point of contact to find out about everything to see and do in Afan Forest Park. It’s the ideal place to start your day, and two of our world class bike trails start here.

    Our Centre has parking facilities, a café, showers and souvenir shop. Plus, the newly renovated South Wales Miners Museum is situated next door. Our friendly staff can provide information and guides concerning different trails and difficulty levels.

    Skyline Cycle rental department is also located at the Visitor Centre providing the hire options.

The Trails
  • The Penhydd Trail is a 17km mix of tightly twisting singletrack, with fantastic views and awesome descents through Hidden Valley, Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully sections.
  • The Wall Trail is a swooping 23km mainly singletrack loop with epic views and breathtaking descents to keep your heart pumping.
Basing yourself at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre will give you direct access to both the Wall Trail and Penhydd.
  • The White’s Level Trail is 16km with a challenging 6km sheep single track climb and brand new Energy section.
  • The epic Skyline Trail is 46km long and has 2km of climbs and descents. Stunning ridgeline scenery and a rollercoaster final descent with drop-offs and steps will remind you what you came for. A serious piece of trail for the experienced and fit riders - not for the faint hearted.

Both Skyline and Whites Level trails start and finish underneath Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre Café. The centre has a repair shop, bike wash and showers. Round off your visit by enjoying a bite to eat at the cafe, sitting on the decked veranda watching the riders make their final descent.

For more information on the Mountain Bike Trails in Afan Forest Park visit www.afanforestpark.co.uk/

 
Service & Hire
  • Afan Valley Bike Hire- Based in Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre Afan Valley Bike Hire offers a bike rental service throughout Afan delivering bikes to B&Bs and Hotels around the park.
    Contact: 01639 893661 / 07952577316
    Website: http://www.afan-valley-bike-hire.com/
  • Skyline Cycles - Offers bike hire at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre and bike hire and bike shop at Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.
    At Glyncorrwg Skyline offers a repair workshop and also runs corporate events and tuition through Skline Adventures based at Bryn Bettws. Contact: 01639 851100. Website: www.skylinecycles.co.uk/ , www.skylineadventures.co.uk/
 
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