Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre - Afan Forest

Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre in Afan Forest Park is one of Britain’s iconic mountain bike destinations. Located 10 miles north east of Port Talbot it is the starting point for Blade, Skyline, White’s Level and W2 mountain bike trails.

The forest park is situated in the Afan Valley, a former coal mining valley just a few miles from the M4, and you can discover some of the valley’s heritage features along our trails.

Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Trails

Blade Trail (Red 23km)

The 23km Blade trail combines great singletrack sections with some of the well-established classics. Those looking for a longer loop can add in the Skyline Loop, with sections like ‘Peregrine Ridge’ and ‘Jetlag’.

Whites Level Trail (Red 15km)

This 15.2km trail offers the park's most technical challenge, featuring winding climbs, narrow tree passages, and rocky drops on the final 'Darkside' descent. An optional black run provides big bike riders additional thrills, doubling your enjoyment.

Y Wal (The Wall) Trail (Red 23km)

Y Wal is a swooping 20km mainly singletrack loop with epic views and hair-raising descents to keep your heartrate up all the way round. Watch out for ‘The Graveyard’ section and hold on tight for the fast final descent.

Skyline Trail (46km)

This challenging 46km route shares the same climb as White's Level before continuing on forest road climbs and flowing technical singletrack descents. Enjoy spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons, Preselis, Black Mountains, and South Wales coast. Test your skills on technical sections like 'On the Edge' and 'Excalibur' before experiencing the thrilling 6km rocky descent back to Glyncorrwg. Two short-cut options are available. Prepare thoroughly for this epic Skyline adventure.

W2 Trail (Black 44km)

Start Location: Either Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre or Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.

W2 links Y Wal and White’s Level trails, hence the name W2, to create a 44km epic for the ultimate MTB challenge. It can be started from either of the visitor centres, with the other one providing a welcome halfway refuelling stop.

Parking

The car park, café, mountain bike shop, toilets and other visitor facilities at Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre are privately managed. For more information, go to the Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre website.