Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, located in the heart of Afan Forest Park in South Wales. This former coal mining valley, a few miles from the M4, has become one of Britain’s premier mountain biking destinations, offering trails for riders of all levels, from beginners to experts.
Afan Forest Park was created in the 1970s and has since grown into a world-renowned mountain biking destination. With its extensive network of trails and breathtaking scenery, Afan Forest Park is a must-visit for any mountain biker. Most of the trails in the park start from the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre, however, three of the park’s most challenging red-graded trails, White’s Level, Blade, and Skyline, start from Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.
All of the trails in Afan Forest Park are waymarked and have been graded for difficulty, so you can choose a trail that’s right for you. Before setting off on any trail, be sure to read the information panel at the start. For a full list of trails, including information on their grades and how to plan your ride, visit the Mountain Bike Wales website.
White Level Trail – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre
White’s Level Trail, with its 15.4 km distance and 405 metres of climb, is the most technical of all the trails in Afan Forest Park, with 90% of the trail consisting of purpose-built singletrack. The trail offers fantastic views of the Afan Valley, and its tight singletrack and rocky descents provide ultimate thrills for experienced riders. There’s even an optional 2.3 km black-graded loop for those seeking an even greater challenge.
Blade Trail – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre
Blade Trail, with its 23.6 km distance and 570 metres of climb, is a great trail for more experienced riders. The trail takes you to higher, more remote sections of the forest, with amazing views over the Brecon Beacons National Park, and offers lots of singletrack, as well as tough technical climbs and descents. However, please note that the ‘Ghost Train’ section of this trail is permanently closed for safety reasons and should not be ridden.
Skyline Trail – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre
Skyline Trail, with its 46.5 km distance and 995 metres of climb, reopened in October 2021 after being closed for several years due to the development of a nearby wind farm. The trail shares the same sheep-track ascent as White’s Level, and offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons, the Preselis, the Black Mountains, and the South Wales coast. This route will test your stamina and nerve, with its technical singletrack and 2 short-cut loops.
Facilities – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre
Visitor facilities at Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre include the Corrwg Cwtch café and Afan A Blast bike shop. Both the facilities and the car park are privately managed. The centre’s location is easily accessible, just six miles from junction 40 of the M4 and is well signposted. To get to Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, exit the M4 at junction 40 onto A4107 towards Cymer, drive past Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre, and follow the brown and white signs for three miles. The nearest railway station is in Maesteg, and for information on public transport, visit the Traveline Cymru website.
Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre is located at Afan Forest Park, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3DG and forms part of the National Forest for Wales. The National Forest for Wales is a government initiative aimed at creating new woodland, enhancing existing woodlands, and restoring ancient woodlands throughout Wales, bringing social, economic, and environmental benefits. For more information about Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre visit their official website.
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