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Mountain Bike Trails

With a trail to suit all abilities, let the adrenaline flow at Margam Country Park.

The trails are open during Park opening hours (10am - 4.30pm). Use of the trails outside of these times is not permitted. Access to the trails is from the main entrance car park. Trail maps are available from the car park entrance cabin.

View the trail descriptions below to find out what to expect on each trail:

This trail is mainly flat with wide paths, tarmac in places or rolled stone. Suitable for all ages, balance bikes, bikes with baby seat’s / trailers and perfect for beginners. Hybrid bikes and basic mountain bikes are suitable for this trail or hire a pedal go cart from Margam Park Adventure. There are adapted carts as well making this trail inclusive and accessible to all.

4km approximately

Some challenging climbs leading to a downhill single track section. There are berms, bridges, a small drop down a gulley (this can be missed out), some rollers and some Rooty sections. Suitable for intermediate riders with basic off road biking skills.

5km route when riding green and adding on the blue climb and lockdown section

Challenging punchy short climbs, some tricky descents with large berms, wooden features, drop offs and some rocky sections. Suitable for mountain bikes only and proficient riders with good off road bike skills.

4km on its own as a loop. With blue or black sections added 6-8km

Greater challenging climbs with severe descents with large and unavoidable features. Some tight switchback turns and fast sections with jumps and drop offs. Suitable for expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. You will need a quality off road mountain bike for these sections of trail.

There are 3 short challenging downhill descents that can be added to the red loop

Please ride safely

With a trail to suit all abilities, let the adrenaline flow at Margam Country Park.

Photograph credit: Chris Treseder

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