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Afan Forest Park

South Wales' own Forest Park, set in 3250 hectares of spectacular conifer forest specially set aside by Forest Enterprise Wales. Enjoy walking, mountain biking, orienteering, horse riding, or just relaxing with a picnic or barbecue in a breathtaking landscape.

The focal point of the park is the Forest Park Centre. Here you can enjoy a meal in the cafe, visit the gift shop or hire a mountain bike to explore some of the many miles of all-ability waymarked forest trails, including the internationally recognised Penhydd Mountain Bike Trail for expert riders.

The Centre also houses the South Wales Miners' Museum, where you can learn about the social history of the mining industry that once thrived in the area.

There is also a small, basic facilities camp site at the Forest Park Centre, which takes full advantage of the stunning views of the Afan Valley.

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Prices

Free entry
Car parking
Short stay (up to 2 hours) - £1.10
Long stay (over 2 hours) - £3.25
Season Tickets - £30.00 (beginning of April 2011 to end of March 2012)

Part-Season Tickets - £15.00 (beginning of October 2011 to end of March 2012)

The season ticket is valid at both visitor centres in Afan Forest Park

Open all the time

Contact

Enquiries
Tel: 01639 850564

afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk

www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp
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Venue

Afan Forest Park

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre, Cynonville, Port Talbot

View the Afan Forest Park website www.afanforestpark.co.uk

By Car
Leave the M4 at J40 and follow brown signs.

By Train
Frequent Great Western links London Paddington, Reading, Swindon and Bristol Parkway (connections from north east England and Midlands) with Port Talbot. Arriva Trains Wales direct to Port Talbot from Cardiff, Newport, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, with connections at Cardiff from south and west of England. For overseas visitors, there are good rail/air links from London Gatwick & Heathrow, Bristol and Cardiff International Airports.

Bus 23 from Port Talbot Bus Station (1/4 mile); Taxis available at Port Talbot station

By Bus
From Bridgend and Maesteg: First Cymru 32 & 36 to Cymmer; connections to Visitor Centre and Glyncorrwg

From Port Talbot: First Cymru 23 direct to Visitor Centre and Cymmer

From Neath & Swansea: First Cymru 159 to Pontrhydyfen; connections to Visitor Centre and Cymmer.

Main bus stops at Pontrhydyfen Oakwood, Visitor Centre, Cymmer and Glyncorrwg.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 8 miles (12.9 kms) from Port Talbot station