Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre


Click Photo for Gallery

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Cynonville
Port Talbot
West Glamorgan
SA13 3HG

Tel: +44 (0)1639 850 564
Fax: +44 (0)1639 850 446
Email: afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

Bookmark and Share


Afan Forest Park is jointly run by Forestry Commission and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council that covers 48 square miles.

The Afan Forest Park consists of:-

17 walking trails, which are all varied in distance and technicality - ranging from 1 mile easy walk to 10 miles strenuous

4 technical mountain bike trails, allowing the mountain biker to experience thrilling sections of down hill single track.

a low level cycle route that could stretch up to 30 miles linking Port Talbot to Glyncorrwg and Blaengwynfi.

orienteering course varied in distance and technicallity

Theatr Tymaen - an open air theatre seats up to 300 people.

fishing at Glyncorrwg Ponds

Horse Trekking at Cimla trekking Centre

all ability trails suitable for Beamer Trampers (motorised scooters that can be hired within the visitor centre)

New miners museum now open.
The Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre and surrounding area offers:-


  • Recently refurbished cafe
  • Gift shop
  • South Wales miners museum and outdoor exhibits
  • Conference/training room
  • Information centre
  • Camping
  • Cycle hire
  • Toilet facilities
  • Showers
  • Cycle hire/'cycle shop'


    More Pictures
    (Click Photos for Gallery)
     

     
     

     

    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    April to end September:
    Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays 9.30am - 6.00pm.

    October to end March:
    Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Car Park Charges: £1.10 for up to 1 hour. £3.20 all day. £5.00 mini bus/vans. Season ticket £30.00.

    Camping Charges:
    £3.20 per person per night (under 5yrs Free)

    Showers - £1.20 tokens available from the Visitor Centre.

    Bike Wash - £1.00 (pay car park attendant).

    Directions
    Exit J40 off M4, Join the A4107 follow sign post Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre (approx 6 miles)
    Show map of Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre...

    Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Postcode for SatNav: SA13 3HG

    Nearby Attractions
    Neath Museum (4 Miles)*
    Neath Museum will Close for Refurbishment on 30th September 2006.
    Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (5 Miles)*
    Cefn Coed Colliery is unique, standing as it does in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt valleys in the South Wales coalfield.
    Margam Stones Museum (5 Miles)*
    At Margam, visitors can see an outstanding collection of early Christian sculpture and inscribed stones from this one corner of the south Wales.
    more attractions in Port Talbot and things to do in Port Talbot ...
    more things to do in South Wales and days out in South Wales...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    Castle Hotel (4 Miles)*
    A 2-minute walk from Neath Rail Station, the family-run Castle Hotel is an historic Welsh coaching inn providing en suite rooms and 2 cosy bars, just off the M4 motorway.
    Blanco's Hotel (4 Miles)*
    Blanco's has an environment of elegance and high standards in Port Talbot, just minutes from Swansea and Bridgend, and easily accessed from the M4. Blanco's Hotel is the place to stay in Port Talbot.
    Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel (5 Miles)*
    Whether seeking a vibrant city break or country retreat, you will find the perfect base at the Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel.
    more hotels near Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre ...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    Windways Neuadd Afan (1 Mile)*
    Spacious detached house in the heart of the Afan Valley, With 11 beds to cater for between 11 to 14 people. Just a short walk from the Afan Argoed Forest Park visitor centre.
    1 Tan yr Eglwys (8 Miles)*
    A spacious semi-detached stone cottage with a contemporary character located in the pretty hamlet of Cilybebyll between the Neath and Swansea valleys. 1.5 miles Pontardawe, 7 miles Swansea and 5 miles Brecon Beacon park.
    The Bunk Barn.com (11 Miles)*
    The Bunk Barn is located in the village of Penderyn within the Brecon Beacons National park. The barn is an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons and South Wales.
    Your property could be here
    Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
    more self catering near Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre ...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Popular Pages

         National Trust | Estate Agents     

     Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
    Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map