Afan Forest Park
Afan Forest Park (used to be called Afan Argoed). Just 6 Miles from Port Talbot town, covers a huge area mostly in the Afan Valley. Most of this is stunning picturesque woodland and is set in a deep wooded valley, it is the largest urban forest in Europe. The Forest Park is very popular destination for cycling (mountain biking) you can also go orienteering land rover touring and camping.
There are nine marked walks and several paths with good surfaces and easy gradients that many families and the less able can enjoy. The mountain bike trails are world class. There are four main trails in Afan Forest Park. The combined lengths of which total over 100 km the White's Level and Skyline Trails start at the Glyncorrwg Visitor Center and the Penhydd and Wall Trails start and end at the Afan Visitor Center.
Another attraction at the Afan Forest Park is the South Wales Miners' Museum, at Cynonville. You can visit the Lamp Room, Engine Room, coal dram, the sheave wheel and the blacksmiths shop. There are two rooms which contain historical photographs, documents and early mining equipment. There are recreations of mining tunnels and miners. There is also a Café.
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Aberafan seafront
The seafront consists of a long strip of land overlooking a golden sandy beach that’s about 2 miles long. A promenade runs along the seafront and forms part of the National Cycle Network route 4 providing safe cycling for all abilities, this backed by a strip of land that contains public gardens, open grassed areas, public facilities and play areas. The seafront is a popular location with views across Swansea Bay to the Gower Peninsula, attracting visitors all year round but particularly during the summer months. Some of the attractions at the seafront include Hollywood Park, with its 6-screen multiplex Apollo Cinema and right next door to that a brand new 10 pin bowling ally is under construction. There is a 52 bedroom 3-star hotel; and a number of bars, restaurants, shops and takeaways in the area.
Aquadome / Afan Lido
The Afan Lido is a large sports centre and leisure complex and sometimes houses big concerts and events, there are extensive sports facilities on offer including an In-shape Fitness Centre with its cardiovascular equipment plus resistance stations, toning tables and solariums. an indoor bowls stadium and a full size astro-turf pitch. The adjoining Aquadome is an large indoor theme swimming pool which includes a giant spaceship which dominates the pool hall, Inca temple, lily pond, bubble pools, river rides, wave machine, space whirl, towering falls, sound effects and bar and restaurant.
Glyncorrwg Ponds
The Glyncorrwg Ponds are a few miles outside Port Talbot set in the Afan Valley. Like most places in South Wales, Glyncorrwg was known for coal mining, but the last mine closed in 1970. Since then the area has totally changed and gone back to the lush green valley it once was. The manmade ponds were made by the diversion of the River Corrwg down into three crystal clear lakes in the center of the valley. In the area around the ponds there is a diverse habitat for wildlife and fauna with many interesting specimens to to be seen, with the slopes of the surrounding valley covered in fir trees. Glyncorrwg Ponds also have facilities for walking, fishing, rowing, canoeing and mountain bike routes. There is a mountain bike & visitor centre including a cafe' and bike shop, a picnic area and a Caravan Site that can cater for 20 touring caravans with large pitches and hook-ups for six caravans, toilets and showers.
This Page is Under Construction and was last updated 12th Oct 2006