This Easter, immerse yourself in nature by taking to the walking and cycling trails at Afan Forest Park – the perfect location for a fun family day out.
This beautiful forest in South Wales is home to famous mountain bike trails, waymarked walks, and family friendly cycle routes, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Afan Valley.
If you’re planning on spending some time exploring the Afan Forest Park this Easter, here are just a few places that we definitely recommend adding to your itinerary!
Base Wales
Located in the Afan Valley Visitor Centre, right at the heart of Afan Forest Park’s towering woodland, you can find Base Wales.
This dog-friendly quirky café is open every day from 10am-4pm, and serves a delicious selection of hot homemade meals including , the most mouthwatering burgers in the Valley, plus freshly made coffee, cakes and so much more!
Whether you need a quick burst of energy before your adventure, or somewhere to sit down and warm up after your springtime family walk, Base Wales is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
Find out more here.
Afan Valley Bike Shed
A trip to Afan Forest Park wouldn’t be complete without first gearing up at the Afan Valley Bike Shed!
Based near the Visitor Centre, Afan Valley Bike Shed caters to all of your bike hiring needs, providing children’s bikes all the way through to e-bikes & suspension mountain bikes.
They have a dedicated service and repair workshop, so you can hit the trails with confidence, knowing that your hire bike has been well taken care of. They also accept personal bikes for servicing and repairs, so you can drop off your beloved bike for daytime or overnight servicing, and pick it up to hit the trails when it’s ready.
If you’re not confident on the bike, or you’d like to pick up a new skill during the Easter holidays, the experts at Afan Valley Bike Shed offer mountain biking tuition, helping you get the most out of your bike and your visit to this lovely part of Neath Port Talbot.
Find out more here.
Campbell Coaching
Based in the Afan Valley, the experts at Campbell Coaching offer mountain bike skills coaching and coached rides, helping you to build skills and confidence.
With a professional yet friendly coaching style, the team at Campbell Coaching work with small groups to ensure that each individual feels seen and heard, leading to a more fulfilling and personalised experience.
Bookable sessions include Little Rippers, Youth MTB Trail Skills, Intro into Drops & Jumps, and specific, women’s-only sessions too.
Elevate your confidence on the bike this Easter, and book your session with Campbell Coaching.
Find out more here.
Glyncorrwg Mountain Biking Centre and Campsite
At the head of the Afan Valley, you’ll find the Glyncorrwg Mountain Biking Centre.
Here, you can ease into your action-packed day on the trails with a hot drink and a bite to eat at the popular Corrwg Cwtch Café.
If spontaneity brought you to the trails and you find yourself unequipped for a day of adventures, you can hire bikes and purchase outdoor clothing & accessories from Afan A Blast – they also provide bike servicing and repairs!
Glyncorrwg Mountain Biking Centre isn’t just for bike enthusiasts – it’s perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. If you want to reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the outdoors this Easter, there’s a campsite nearby which is suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with electric hook-ups available.
After a day of enjoying everything that Afan Forest Park has to offer, fall asleep under the canopy of the stars and enjoy quality time as a family, with no modern distractions.
Find out more about Glyncorrwg Mountain Biking Centre and Campsite here.
Walking Trails
If you prefer to stay on two feet rather than tear around on two wheels, then there are plenty of walking trails that wind through the beautiful Afan Forest Park.
These walks are diverse, ranging from leisurely strolls that are about a mile long, to ten-mile-long hikes that definitely require a packed lunch! These walks are meant to be relaxing, allowing you to soak up the scenery and spend quality time in the outdoors – whether it’s a solo hike or a family activity.
The starting points for these walking trails begin at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre, Rhyslyn Car Park, and Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre. All of the trails are waymarked, so you’ll easily be able to find your way along the route.
Discover our trails here, lace up your walking boots, and get out there this Easter – your mind and soul will thank you for it!
If Afan Forest Park wasn’t on your radar for Easter before you read this blog, then we hope it is now. With a huge variety of activities suitable for all ages and abilities, this special area is the perfect place to reset your mind, reconnect with nature, and make memories with the ones you love.
Plan your visit here: https://afanforestpark.com/