Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is the main point of contact to find out about everything to see and do in Afan Forest Park. It’s the ideal place to start your day. Educational service, conference rooms, and a classroom available for hire.

For further information contact the visitor centre on 01639 850564, email afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk, or visit the website www.afanforestpark.co.uk

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Cynonville
Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot
SA13 3HG.

Opening hours:

April – Sep, Mon to Fri 9.00am – 5pm (6pm on weekends and  Bank  Holidays).
Oct   – Mar, Mon to Fri 9.00am – 4pm (5pm on weekends and Bank Holidays).

Car parking: Charge £1/day, Season tickets £31 (valid at both centres in Afan Forest Park).

On-Site: Information service, gift shop, bike shop, bike wash, first aid station, Toilets (located in visitor centre and car park), refreshments, Cafe & South Wales Miners Museum in Visitor Centre.

Easy Access: Beamer Tramper hire and access to beamer tramper trail (Beamer Trampers are a great way to see the forests of Afan Forest Park.  The Class 3 all terrain vehicles allow less able visitors to enjoy two of the walking trails and a day out with the rest of the family. You can hire them from Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre).

Mountain Biking: Starting point for The Rookie, Blue Scar, Penhydd, and Y Wal mountain bike trails.

Cycling: Starting point for Rheilfordd cycling trail and joining point onto National Cycle Route 887.

Bike Shop: Afan Valley Bike Shed, bike hire and everything else you could possibly need. www.afanvalleybikeshed.co.uk

Walking & Horse Riding: Starting point for many walks and access to bridle paths.

Camping: Camping £3.40 p.p.p.n tent pitches only (showers £1.40/ 5 minutes).