Why is Rhyslyn car park closed?

Why is Rhyslyn car park closed?

Rhyslyn road and car park closure We work hard to balance the health and safety requirements of an operational forest, with the recreational benefits the forest brings for all visitors. However, safety has to take priority, leaving us with no other option but to bring felling in this area of the forest forward.

What county is Afan Forest in?

Afan Forest Park is six miles from junction 40 of the M4. It is in the county of Neath Port Talbot.

How big is the Afan Forest Park?

48-square-mile
The Afan Forest Park (formally and locally known as Afan Argoed Country Park) is a 48-square-mile (120 km2) forest park in Britain. It is set in the Afan Valley in Neath Port Talbot, in south Wales. It is well known for its mountain biking and hiking or hillwalking trails.

Is Twrch trail open?

29/10/2021: Trail fully open. The Twrch trail is firmly in place as a real ‘classic’ South Wales red grade trail. …

Is Cafall trail open?

15/10/2021: Trail fully open. You will be rewarded with some amazing riding and views of the surrounding area on this trail that will take you out into some of the more remote areas of Cwmcarn Forest. Make sure you are self-sufficient and expect weather changes on this technical (Red grade) and tough ride.

What is Afan Forest Park like?

Afan Forest Park boasts a wide range of trails from the family friendly Low-Level Cycle route to the more playful Rookie Green trail complete with a kids friendly skills area right up to the Extreme graded Afan Bike Park at Bryn Bettws.

How long is the Afan Forest Park Skyline Trail?

This 15.2km trail is one of the more technical trails in Afan Forest Park and is 90% purpose-built singletrack. This is another giant of a trail for Afan Forest Park at 39km, but unlike Skyline it has w

How far is afafan Forest Park from the M4?

Afan Forest Park is six miles from junction 40 of the M4. It is in the county of Neath Port Talbot.

Are there mountain bike trails in rhyslyn Forest Park?

Situated in a former coal mining valley a few miles from the M4, the forest park offers mountain bike trails for beginners to expert riders. Most of our mountain bike trails start from the visitor centre car park but two trails may also be started from Rhyslyn car park and there are three additional trails from Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.

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