Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

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: http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk


Afan Forest Park is jointly run by Forestry Commission and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council that covers 13,000 hectres.

The Afan Forest Park consists of:-

14 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 to open late summer 2008. The current museum is now closed.

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'

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    Opening Times
    (2008 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
    (2008 prices)
    Car Park Charges: £1.10 for up to 1 hour. £2.70 all day. £5.00 mini bus/vans. Season ticket £26.00.

    Camping Charges:
    £2.15 per person per night (under 5yrs Free)

    Showers - £1.00 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)
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    Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Postcode for SatNav: SA13 3HG

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