Wales - Y Wal Trail

Y Wal Trail

Name: Y Wal Trail
Telephone: 01639 850011
Rating: 4.0

Place Types: Arena & Sports Venue , Mountain Biking Shop , Stadium

Address: Afan Forest Park, SA12 6 Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Coordinate: 51.6, -3.78333

Phone: 01639 850011

Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/out-and-about/enjoy-the-outdoors-/mountain-biking/?lang=en#.UteuWNJdXdd

Social: https://www.facebook.com/254040778106257

Rating: 4

About Y Wal Trail

Some of the best singletrack descents in the UK, this trail essentially traverses the North side of the Afan Valley on singletrack.

Y Wal Trail Description

Grade: Red trail (Difficult)
Distance: 23km
Climb: 450m
Time: 1. 5 - 3 hours

Some of the best singletrack descents in the UK, this trail essentially traverses the North side of the Afan Valley on singletrack, varying from fast, open and flowing to tight, technical and rooty.

Great views of the valley and coastline open out at different points, and in places the steep-sided slopes can feel exposed.

The approach to the singletrack shares a section of the low level family cycleway and the disused railway line, so please ride with consideration for the many other forest users.