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      Great welsh trail center. Split into 3 riding areas that are connected by quick links along the river valley or in the case of the the W2 loop across the wind farm service road at the top of the hill. Most of the riding here, both up and down, is on single track trails instead of fire roads. Great flow on a lot of the trails with a few tech sections thrown in to keep you on your toes.

      There are 4 main red/black loops, Penhydd, Y Wal, Whites Level and Blade (ranked easiest to hardest) as well as a 4x/skills park and some blue and green trails. The W2 trail is a combination of Y Wal and Whites Level linked via the wind farm service road. Whites Level and Blade start at the same trailhead and share the starting climb, which is a fantastic single track climbing challenge. The black Blade loop can be extended via the Skyline addition, however this adds a considerable amount of fire road versus single track in its current state.

      Afan offers plenty of trails to cover those looking for a place to ride for a few days. There is good variety in the trails and the nice links between them make it easy to customise your own loops.

      Glyncorrwg is the suggested base for day trippers due to the amenities and trails available there. For overnight stays, anywhere that fits your budget works as it is easy to get around once you are there by either bike or car. For new riders who are less confident, start at the Afan Forest Visitors Park with access to green and blue runs that can be used to build up to the red Penhydd trail there.

      There are good bike shops at both the Afan Forest Visitors Park and Glyncorrwg.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: National Forest
      Parking, Shower, Bikeshop, Cafe google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Glyncorrwg, Afan Forest Visitors Park
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
      • 27
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 20, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      73
      Trails Mountain Bike
      71
      Trails E-Bike
      37
      Trails Horse
      13
      Trails Hike
      51
      Trails Trail Running
      50
      Total Distance
      66 miles
      Total Descent
      12,836 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,802 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,922 ft
      Reports
      360
      Photos
      134
      Ridden Counter
      24,612

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video & Race Report: National Championships & Round 4 of the British 4x Series - Afan
      Jul 2, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Afan has been part of the British 4x calendar since 2011.

      Afan Forest Park Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Y Wal
      10 miles
      Whites Level
      10 miles
      Penhydd
      8 miles
      15 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog15 miles
      16 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog16 miles
      14 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog14 miles
      11 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog11 miles
      8 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog8 miles
      9 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog9 miles
      12 mile Afan Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog12 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 12 rides

      Photos of Afan Forest Park Mountain Bike

      trail: The Twister
      5 |
      Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:02pm
      Jul 19, 2023
      trail: The Twister
      7 |
      Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:00pm
      Jul 19, 2023
      trail: Happy Life
      2 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023
      trail: Goodwood
      3 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023
      trail: Goodwood
      5 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023
      trail: White's Level
      5 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023
      trail: Energy
      2 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023
      trail: Energy
      0 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 7:02am
      May 29, 2023

      Videos of Afan Forest Park Mountain Bike


      0:15 | 25 | Sep 27, 2020
      Crash OTB on Penhydd Trail, Afan, Wales...
      13:21 | 44 | Apr 19, 2020
      Afan Mountain Biking
      3:41 | 127 | Nov 21, 2018
      Trials riding at swinnos's
      trail: Energy
      1:49 | 184 | Dec 19, 2016
      Glyncorrwg Syline trail
      12:47 | 70 | Aug 24, 2016
      Afan - Blade Trail - Happy Life
      trail: Happy Life
      4:35 | 168 | May 12, 2016
      MONSTER ENERGY PRESENTS: MANON CARPENTER |...
      trail: Energy
      11:05 | 27681 | Apr 5, 2016
      Blade trail  - Joyrider
      trail: Joyrider
      3:08 | 240 | Oct 20, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      kicksrocksvotetrailSix Feet Under
      Sep 26, 2023 @ 1:22pm
      23 hours
      jordanrichardwrightwishlistrouteWhites Level
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 11:31pm
      3 days
      VdubCazyriddentrailMandrill and 2 more
      Sep 15, 2023 @ 11:22am
      Sep 15, 2023
      olliemundyvotetrailY Trwyn and 6 more
      Sep 7, 2023 @ 1:52am
      Sep 7, 2023
      rayUOPuz4wishlistroutePenhydd
      Aug 28, 2023 @ 1:13am
      Aug 28, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      MtbboyyeahreportWindy pointIt is fry today no clear issues
      Aug 20, 2023 @ 6:11am
      Aug 20, 2023
      MaKrtrailHokey KokeyPart 4 is quite funny!
      Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:01pm
      Jul 19, 2023
      MaKrtrailThe TwisterNo trees anymore
      Jul 19, 2023 @ 11:59am
      Jul 19, 2023
      veedubdavetrailHeartburn climbHeartburn is now a DESCENT to replace the...
      Nov 17, 2021 @ 9:56am
      Nov 17, 2021
      JonoSharptrailCorkerGully about 1/3 way in has washed out
      Sep 25, 2020 @ 5:35am
      Sep 25, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7064 miles12,411 ft33 miles1,801 ft
      #393#1813436037,241
      E-Bike3743 miles6,010 ft20 miles1,499 ft
      #467#513301,166
      Horse1317 miles2,441 ft8 miles1,496 ft
      81
      Hike5150 miles8,333 ft24 miles1,801 ft
      #656#1334231
      Trail Running5050 miles8,274 ft24 miles1,801 ft
      #661#1534213
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