.Org MTB Weekend - 20th & 21st of October - Afan / Glyncorrwg (South Wales)

[Drew Carey]

Howdy All,

For any MTB'ers out there. We haven't had an Org trip for a little while. Sooooooooo, there has been talk for a while about going and visiting Afan / Glyncorrwg in South Wales. On the weekend of the 20th / 21st of October Lily is away, so I have a totally free weekend. Have spoken to DMC so decided to sort this. There are apparently some great trails which I have not experienced yet, but DMC and a few others on here have raved about them a great deal.

There is a campsite at the centre which has showers, bike wash facilities etc. It is £5 per night so very reasonable. If you fancy it then put your name down. If you want to stay then mention it and I am happy to contact the centre to make a block booking.

Current plan for myself is to pitch up late Friday, pitch tent by car headlight.....fun times on trails Saturday, drinkies Saturday night whilst hopefully talking of the many tale's from the day's riding with you all. Then another trail Sunday before heading home. Simples. Yes it may be a little chilly (unless we have a late Indian summer - last October was way above average), but nothing layers and booze cannot resolve!!!!

Also, for anyone who fancies chucking themselves into this and does not have an MTB etc bike hire is available.

So.........who is up for it?

Links;

Location - http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/default.aspx?page=6293
Campsite - http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/default.aspx?page=6506
Trails - http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/default.aspx?page=6338

[maviczap]

Supposed to be working, but I'm up on my weekend hours, so a maybe.

Sweet, nice one Drew

I'm in, although might not camp as will be in Swansea that weekend anyway.

The Skyline cafe at Glyncorrwg is really nice, they do food all day and serve some proper hearty home cooked food and the portions are mahooooosive (and they sell alcohol) so don't panic about cooking stuff if you can't be arsed in bringing it all with you

[Drew Carey]

Cheers......that would be good as will save cooking in dark etc!!!! lol

Was thinking it has been a VERY long time since I had the MTB out. Afan is pretty awesome too. Will need to check I am not busy that weekend.

[Paul the 6th]

I am a maybe might look into a cheap b&b though possibly in case it's freezing?

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

I am a maybe might look into a cheap b&b though possibly in case it's freezing?

Wimp......all you need is layers and a decent sleeping bag. Plus, I may see if I can use one of their electric hook ups and bring along an oil filled radiator!!!

[Paul the 6th]

carrrcking idea! camping it is

[Drew Carey]

Well, it is an idea, if they will allow tents to use the hookups. On their site it states they have 8 electric hookups for Caravans......but I have the hook up gear so should see no reason why I couldn't use one. Unlikely will be too busy on that weekend so should be able to.

If not, will all have to keep close and wear more clothes!!!! Hahaha.

[Paul the 6th]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Well, it is an idea, if they will allow tents to use the hookups. On their site it states they have 8 electric hookups for Caravans......but I have the hook up gear so should see no reason why I couldn't use one. Unlikely will be too busy on that weekend so should be able to.

If not, will all have to keep close and wear more clothes!!!! Hahaha.

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