Ride Afan Argoed
Afan Argoed, nestled in the Afan Valley near Port Talbot, is widely regarded as one of the best mountain biking destinations in the UK. With over 100km of purpose-built singletrack and a thriving riding community, Afan attracts thousands of riders every year.
Gethin MTB offers bike delivery to Afan Argoed, approximately 45 minutes from our base at Pontiscill. Whether you’re tackling the famous Penhydd trail or warming up on White’s Level, we can have quality Scott Scale bikes waiting for you at the trailhead.
Our Services
Quality bike hire delivered to the Afan Valley.
Bike Delivery to Afan
We deliver Scott Scale mountain bikes to the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre or Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre. Bikes ready and waiting when you arrive.
Full-Day & Multi-Day Hire
Hire from £50/day. Perfect for weekend trips to Afan when you want to ride multiple trails over consecutive days.
Everything Included
Helmet, spare tube, pump, and multi-tool all included with every hire. No hidden extras - just turn up and ride the legendary Afan trails.
Trail Information
Afan's legendary purpose-built singletrack.
Penhydd
Red · 19kmAfan's flagship trail. 19km of purpose-built singletrack with flowing berms, technical rock features, and relentless climbs through the forest.
The Wall
Red · 23kmThe longest and most demanding trail at Afan. 23km of varied terrain that tests fitness and skill in equal measure. A true South Wales classic.
White's Level
Blue · 14kmFlowing singletrack for intermediate riders. 14km of well-built trail that is the perfect introduction to Afan riding.
Y Wal
Black · 12kmTechnical black-graded trail with steep drops, exposed rock sections, and challenging features. For experienced riders only.
Afan Argoed has excellent facilities at both the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre and Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, including cafés, bike wash stations, showers, and car parking.
Getting Here
How to Get to Afan Argoed
From Gethin MTB (~45 mins)
Take the A465 Heads of the Valleys road west, then the A4107 south into the Afan Valley. We can deliver bikes so you do not need to visit our base first.
From the M4 Corridor
Exit the M4 at Junction 40 (Port Talbot) and follow the A4107 north into the valley. The Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is well signposted from here, approximately 15 minutes from the motorway.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre (SA13 3HG) for Penhydd and White’s Level. For The Wall, head to Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre (SA13 3EA) further up the valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about riding at Afan Argoed.
Afan Argoed is approximately 45 minutes from our base at Pontiscill. We deliver bikes directly to the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre or Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre so you don't have to make the journey to us first.
If you're a confident mountain biker, start with Penhydd - it's Afan's flagship trail and gives you a fantastic taste of what the valley has to offer. For intermediate riders or first-timers at Afan, White's Level is the ideal introduction with flowing singletrack throughout.
Most riders tackle one main trail per day as the routes are 14-23km each with significant climbing. If you're fit and fast, you could combine White's Level with Penhydd, but most people prefer to savour a single trail and enjoy the café afterwards.
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Ride the Legendary Afan Trails
Hire a quality mountain bike and we'll deliver it to Afan Argoed. Focus on the riding - we'll handle the rest.