Margam Park Mountain Bike Trails

Margam Park mountain bike trails near Port Talbot in South Wales offers up to a half day’s riding, with sections that range from accessible, family-friendly beginner track to the tight turns and fast jumps that will challenge the expert mountain biker.

The trails are open during Margam Country Park opening hours (10am - 4.30pm). Use of the trails outside of these times is not permitted. Access to the trails is from the main entrance car park. Trail maps are available from the car park entrance cabin.

Green Trail - Family

This trail is mainly flat with wide paths, tarmac in places or rolled stone. It is suitable for all ages, balance bikes, bikes with baby seat’s / trailers and perfect for beginners. Hybrid bikes and basic mountain bikes are suitable for this trail or hire a pedal go cart from Margam Park Adventure. There are adapted carts as well making this trail inclusive and accessible to all.

Blue Trail - Intermediate

Some challenging climbs leading to a downhill single track section. There are berms, bridges, a small drop down a gulley (this can be missed out), some rollers and some rooty sections. Suitable for intermediate riders with basic off road biking skills.

Red Trail - Advanced

Challenging punchy short climbs, some tricky descents with large berms, wooden features, drop offs and some rocky sections. Suitable for mountain bikes only and proficient riders with good off road bike skills.

Black Trail - Expert

Greater challenging climbs with severe descents with large and unavoidable features. Some tight switchback turns and fast sections with jumps and drop offs. Suitable for expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. You will need a quality off road mountain bike for these sections of trail.

Nearby MTB Trails in South Wales

If you’re visiting Margam Park, consider combining your trip with other top South Wales mountain bike destinations:

• Bike Park Wales
• Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Trails
• Afan Forest
• Cwmcarn Forest