MTB - Afan / Neath

[spdpug98]

Thanks for all the feedback on my previous thread ‘Cardiff/Newport Rides’, but I have decided to stay in Neath this week and am hoping to head up to Afan for a bit of off-road.

Now I am not the most experienced off road rider in the world but then on the other hand I am not a complete novice either, can anyone who has ridden The Wall Trail at Afan let me know if it is impossibly difficult or can it be ridden if you are sensible or let me know if there are any other areas to consider.

I have found a local hotel in Neath that has secure bike storage so will be staying there

[spdpug98]

Thanks again, I think I will give Penhydd ago. I called the visitor centre earlier to ask about the cost of parking etc and she suggested that I give Penhydd ago

[spdpug98]

Well I did Penhydd today, OMG the first 2.5 miles are a killer I thought the climb would never stop! But after 20 seconds on Desolation I forgot all about it, also Sidewinder is AWESOME.

Looks like i'll be heading back there as soon as I can

Thanks for all the advice

Edited by spdpug98 on Wednesday 15th July 17:32

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pablo said:

anyone up for a meet in Afan/Cwmcarn in the near future? can be evening or weekend as I am in Bristol and can be flexible at work....

I would be next time i'm in the area with work, but it would have to be a weekday/evening for me

As long as you don't mind waiting for me at the top!!!

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timnoyce said:

only to realise that it kept climbing round the next corner as well. Bad timing!

I think I know the one you mean, I thought thankfully the top is in sight....but as you say it keeps going