was becoming so the Wall trail was built. This is a 24 km mainly single-track loop. The Graveyard section and the final descent of the Wall have been well reviewed. White's Level Trail This is a 6 km single-track climb and downhill. There is usually transport available for downhill riders at weekends, from the Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre. The whole trail is 15 km long and has recently been the focus of most new trail building activity. A new section, the NPower Renewables Energy Trail, was opened on 12 October 2007. Skyline Trail The newest trail in the valley. This is a 46 km long loop, sharing the same initial climb as White's Level. It is known for the views from the horizon line. The Jetlag section is known for its high difficulty. There are also two 'shortcuts' on the route for riders who are not ready to attempt the whole 46 km. W2 Trail This is a high level link that connects both The Wall and White's Level. Accommodation Lists of places to stay in and around the park can be found at the Afan Forest Park website. 2015 Update: A new campsite has opened in Afan Forest Park called Willow Springs Campsite. Media Afan Forest park was named in the top ten places in the world to "ride before you die" by What Mountain Bike Magazine. Other destinations named included Whistler, Canada. The high bridge in the park was used as a recurring filming location for the Channel 4/Netflix black comedy The End of the F***ing World. Forestry Large numbers of larch trees infected with Phytophthora ramorum have been felled, to be replaced by mixed species for timber production. Notes External links Official Afan Forest Park Website for information on events Afan Forest Park – MBWales Afan Forest Park – Forestry Commission Photos of Afan Forest Park from Geograph Sustrans Routes2Ride: Cycling in Afan Forest Park Map location for Mountain Bike Centre and local accommodation Map of mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park Afan Valley Forests and woodlands of Neath Port Talbot Parks in Neath Port Talbot Country parks in Wales