Mountain Biking

Mountain Bike Enthusiasts : Looking for a short break? Stay in the Vale of Glamorgan in biker friendly accommodation midway between Cwmcarn and Afan Forest Park and create a multi trail riding break

Cwmcarn : The Whyte Twrch Trail 15 km 450m / 1-2 hrs

The quickest way to get your fix of Wales' legendary all weather single track, just a few minutes and a handful of roundabouts from Junction 28 of the M4.

The idea of full on mountain bike trails in the industrial heartland of the Welsh valleys might seem far fetched. You'll be astonished at how much your world will change as soon as you hit the trail. The sweeping loop of Cwmcarn's Twrch trail mixes tight technical climbs and roller coaster, slalom singletrack with a heart stopping escarpment edge descent finale.  

MTB Ranger Graeme Layzell Tel: 01970 890500

Facilities : Free car park, toilets, bike wash, visitor centre with café

For more information, downloadable maps, and the latest trail news visit www.mbwales.com/en/content/cms/Centres/Cwmcarn/Cwmcarn.aspx.

Afan Forest Park, Cynonville, Port Talbot SA13 3HG  Tel: 01639 893661     www.afan-valley-bike-hire.com

Take Junction  40 of the M4 and head north on the A4107

With a variety of trails, Afan Forest Park is becoming a Mecca for mountain bikers heading down the M4/M5 corridor. Making maximum use of the steep valleys, rocky outcrops and stunning ridgeline scenery making its fast flowing trails some of the most technical and progressive in Wales .

Penrhydd Trail 22km 450m 1.5-3 hrs

The original Afan trail offers a mix of tight, technical, twisting, arm pumping single track climbs and descents.

Rocky Mountain Wall Trail 23km 450m / 1.5-3 hrs

Fast swoopy singletrack with some fantastic views and a flat out final descent.

White's Level Trail 24km 400m /1.5-3 hrs

Very technical progressive riding trail with drops, step downs and log single track climbs.

Skyline Trail 46km approx 2000m / 5-7 hrs

Epic high level single track riding , not to be treated lightly

MTB Ranger Nick Murfin Tel: 01970 890500

Facilities: Car park (pay & display), toilets, bike wash, visitor centre with café

For more information, downloadable maps, and the latest trail news visit www.mbwales.com/en/content/cms/Centres/Afan_Forest_Park/Afan_Forest_Park.aspx.

Mountain bikers are welcome at many of the guest houses and B & B's  within the Vale and  some provide the following facilities :

Washing & drying facilities for wet clothes and boots, bike washing facilities, adequate space for rucksacks, secure lockable areas for bikes. Packed lunches may be available from your accommodation provider.

Please check the facilities offered at the accommodation when enquiring.