Penhydd Trail
This is a varied trail, which combines forest and road climbs with tight, technical, switchback trails through mixed woodland and open flowing singletrack through ground with great views.
Big climbs followed by technical descents including Hidden Valley and the Sidewinder leading into Dead Sheep Gulley, mean this trail is not suitable for novices and in places the trail is exposed to bad weather on high ground.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Port Talbot |
| Time: | 1.5 - 3 hours |
| Distance: | 17km |
| Level: | Technically difficult |
| Rating: | 8.30 |
| Website: | www.mbwales.com |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
From North and Midlands Take M5 south to M50. Take M50 to Ross on Wye, A40 past Monmouth to A449 to M4 and head west. Take Junction 40 off the M4 and head north on A4107 to Afan Forest Park. Follow the brown tourist signs to Afan Forest Park. For Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre continue 3 miles to Cymmer and turn sharp left down to Glyncorrwg, then look out for the Glyncorrwg Ponds sign on the left. From South and London Take M4 /M5 over Severn Bridge into Wales (don't forget toll money). Follow M4 west past Cardiff and Bridgend. Take Junction 40 off the M4 and head north on A4107 to Afan Forest Park. Follow the brown tourist signs to Afan Forest Park. For Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre continue 3 miles to Cymmer and turn sharp left down to Glyncorrwg, then look out for the Glyncorrwg Ponds sign on the left. The nearest railway station is Port Talbot, 12 miles away. For rail details call 08457 484950
Other local trails worth checking out
- Afan Dirt Park - Port Talbot (0.8miles)
- Llynfi BMX Track - Maesteg (1.4miles)
- The Wall Trail - Glyncorrwg (2.4miles)
- Skyline Trail - Glyncorrwg (2.4miles)
- W2 Trail - Port Talbot (2.4miles)
- Whites Level Trail - Port Talbot (2.4miles)
- Rheola DH Trail - Neath (4.1miles)
- Kilvey Hill - Swansea (6.2miles)
- Mountain Ash DH Trail - Pontypridd (9.5miles)
- Castle Coch Woods - Caerphilly (12.9miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.