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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre



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

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'

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  • Directions

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

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

    Contact

     
    Tel:
    +44 (0)1639 850 564
    Fax:
    +44 (0)1639 850 446
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