Reviews for Afan Forest Park Trail Centre

Summary:
nice fire road climb, with some heavenly singltrack

Review:
this is the 1st proper mtb trail i ever ridden and its was obv not my last. ive been hooked on mtbing since!! the climb can be challenging, but please note to save energy for going down dale!! the single track is amazing my personnel favorite part is 'sidewinder' thats followed by the unforgetable 'dead sheep gulley!' R$ecommended for great easy ride!! or the most challenging!!(its up 2 u)

Summary:
You've Just Got To Do It

Review:
Admittedly the fire road clime is a bit of a boring ball grind but go with mates and chat till you get to the top. Once at the top IT’S ALL GOOD! Probably the best ride I’ve ever had.

If you can’t be bothered with the climb go to cwmcarn and use the up lift service, but you’ll miss out on a top ride.

Summary:
Not what we were expecting.

Review:
After reading the reviews in the usual bike mags, we had some high hopes for the trail and were just dissapointed. I appreciate the need for the styles but they ruin all flow you may have gained, the fireroad climbs take the pain away as you can still talk to your mates but they are at best uninspiring and the final decent was over before you knew it. If you are riding the trail just for the decent, don't get your hopes up at all and ride down to Tesco's - You'll be less let down.

Summary:
Top notch making an enjoyable start.

Review:
managed to get a day pass from boss-lady to play in afan, started on the Wall for a warm up. Steady climbs and impressive single track made for a fantastic start to a great day. Climbs were broken up with single track decents and stunning views with brilliant and fast down hill to finish. Flat ride from car park, showers, cafe and staff were very good. Will be coming back to ride again ASAP.

Summary:
WOW! Great XC with monster climbs from the off.

Review:
I Came to play here on the back of what I'd read and was not disappointed! Facilities are very good (great breakfast in the cafe), shop were helpful and well kitted out, showers/toilets clean. First climb is a steeeep single track but very enjoyable, small decents break up the rest of the climbs, breath taking views add to the challenging trails and the massive end single track down hill. Did the Wall first before starting this one but next time I'll start here because by the end I was knackered! Could say a lot more but won't...is a must do before you get to old/die.