AFAN Forest or Cwmcarn by public transport ?

jondi

Without car at mo , has anyone been to Afan using public transport ? if so , how ?

GT-Roman

Take the train to Port Talbot then cycle up from there.

Job's a good un.

mcbazza

When I was in Glyncorrwg last, I got chatting to a Kiwi that had previously come up on the train from London with bikes+camping gear!!

Just about struggled there and back, with tent lashed to the frame of the bike. He said it was just about do-able.

Dunno if I'd be brave enough to try a day-return (no tents/etc)!! Although, that would be some day.

jondi

how from Port talbot to Afan is it please ?

craker

http://www.mbwales.com/en/content/cms/centres/afan_forest_park/getting_here/getting_here.aspx

'The nearest railway station is Port Talbot, 12 miles away. '

Anonymous

jondi wrote:

how from Port talbot to Afan is it please ?

About aleast 10 miles, by the time you cycle to Afan, you will be tired for the trails riding, you would be better off camping there or get a lift from someone so you will be fit for the trails and enjoy it more, ask for a lift if you can, I am sure some local's will help out and go riding with you.

jondi

What about Cwmcarn, doesn't Crosskeys have a train station ? how far from there to Cwmcarn trails ?

Mr Rowlie

I live very close to Port Talbot train station and frequently ride to Afan, do penhydd / the wall and then ride home again. Not too bad if you're only planning on doing 1 trail. However i would not suggest riding 2 if you are going to ride from the station.

1340jas

Crosskeys does have a station which I believe is linked to cardiff.
From the station the trails are about a mile or so away.

paulscutt

there is a bus service to 'Cymmer' which is close to glyncorrwg, unsure what number etc but may be on neath port talbot council website?
never tried it - always use my car - going on friday after work