Afan vs The peaks

scottkw2003
scottkw2003 Posts: 57
edited March 2009 in MTB rides
Was wondering if anyone has ridden at afan who rides in the peaks and what the level of difficulty compares like.
in the peaks i've ridden Mam tour route,ladybower and the kinder circuit and down jacob's ladder etc.
Does afan compare anything like cannock chase as i,ve done that a lot

thanks alot
scott

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  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    I haven't ridden Afan, but not sure you can compare it (or any trail centre) to the Peak... Never encountered anything as rough as parts of the peak.
    But if you've done the likes of Rushup, Roych clough, The Beast and Jacobs, Afan should be a breeze.... :D
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  • deadliest
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    By ridden do you mean pushed up most of it :lol:
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  • deadliest
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    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... light=afan

    This should point you in the right direction of which trails to ride.

    Penhydd, White's Level and the Wall seem to be the 3 most popular.
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  • pittpony
    pittpony Posts: 1,057
    Very different riding. I've done Mam Tor and Ladybower which are both a lot rougher terrain than the sweet flowing singletrack of the Afan trails (apart from some of the fireroad climbs). You can't really compare them but if you can handle the peaks you'll cope with Afan no worries. I guess Afan is a bit like a much, much better version of Cannock Chase (which in itself is a good ride).

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  • Jswinburne
    Jswinburne Posts: 4
    I agree with Pitt Poney. The trails at Afan are obviously built to be ridden rather than the 'natural' bridleways in the peaks.

    They are definitely worth a try - lots of climbing unless you cheat and get the lift up (by van).

    I've been to Afan 4 times but have only ever been able to do one day of riding so be prepared - its often wet!!

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