The wooden archway at the edge of the Afan Forest Park car park marks the start of four trails from the Afan Forest Park trail centre; Blue Scar, Y Wal, W2 and Penhydd.

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1.68 km

Gravel Road Climb on Coed Morgannwg Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It might seem like a lot of uphill, but this climb is well worth it when you see what comes next on 'widow maker'! Enjoy the scenery and spin up …

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5.58 km

Big Dipper – Penhydd Trail

Highlight • Trail

Part of the red-rated Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre, Big Dipper is a great reward for the big fireroad climb.

This section of the singletrack takes its name from …

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7.31 km

Sidewinder and Dead Sheep Gully, Penhydd Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

These two red singletrack descents are part of the larger Penhydd trail from Afan Forest Centre.

First up, Sidewinder takes you through the woodland on a rocky, narrow trail with …

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13.3 km

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Afan Forest is very well known for its mountain biking and well, there is a lot of it! There are trails for all abilities, but the main focus here is …

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

4.69 km

1.53 km

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

4.69 km

602 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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