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Afan River Bridge – Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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Afan River Bridge – Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

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Afan River Bridge – Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

01:39

6.01km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Highlight • Structure

Afan forest bike shed bike shop - great shop with bike rental, kit and other supplies. Also has a bike wash on site.

Tip by

177 m

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Forest

Afan Forest Park is a haven for mountain biking and hiking on the site of former coal mines. There are several trails from the visitor centre. The site also has the South Wales Miners’ Museum, a cafe, bike shop and other facilities.

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189 m

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Afan Forest is very well known for its mountain biking and well, there is a lot of it! There are trails for all abilities, but the main focus here is the red graded trails, which are great and really well maintained, very gravely but can be ridden in all weather.

There are a lot of elevation changes so some good fitness here will be required. As well as the trails there are a number of fire roads, bridleways and a bike path so great for some gravel riding too.

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is one of two parking and start areas for the trails. From here you can ride The Rookie, Blue Scar, Penhydd and Y Wal and W2 mountain bike trails.

There is also a cafe, bike shop and bike hire, toilets and showers. Parking is paid.

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260 m

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main starting point for walking and mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park.

There are four mountain bike trails and a skills area for less experienced riders.

The walking trails range from a short level route along a former trackway to a strenuous seven mile walk along a ridgetop with panoramic views.

The car park and visitor centre are managed by Neath Port Talbot Council and are home to the South Wales Miners’ Museum, a café and a bike shop.

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566 m

Afan River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4.99 km

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Highlight • Trail

On the other side of the road to the Afan Forest Park trail centre and not far from the car park, the kid's skills area is a great spot for building up confidence. You won't find any scary features as this is a green-rated family trail, but you'll be able to session the rollers with your little ones within close reach!

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5.90 km

Toilet Block

Highlight • Parking

Not necessarily a highlight but key to know. There’s male, female and disabled toilets as well as paid showers. There’s also outside sinks with fresh running drinking water to refill bottles. Recycling bins also in the car park. Car park has contactless payment options.

Tip by

6.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

567 m

170 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.37 km

1.17 km

844 m

356 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Afan River Bridge – Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area loop from Afan Forest Mining museum

Afan Forest Bike Shed

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Hidden Heritage Trail, Afan Forest Park

Afan River Bridge

Afan Kids' MTB Skills Area

Toilet Block

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