The Penhydd Trail Mountain Bike Trail, Mountain Bikes and Mountain Bike Trails Neath, Neath Port Talbot - Wales where to go, what to see and where to stay in Wales

The Penhydd Trail is the original mountain bike trail in Afan Forest Park, There are big climbs followed by technical descents which mean this trail is not suitable for novices. It is 22 km long (approx. 14 miles), starting and finishing at the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre it is south of the river. Allow 1.5 hours to 3 hours, with some parts being Technically Difficult. Click through to find route map or copy and paste this into your browser for shortcut : http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/AFANMTBguide2005.pdf/$FILE/AFANMTBguide2005.pdf Situated on the A4107 - follow the road from the M4, Junction 40 for about 6 miles. Look out for the signs for Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre.