Trails: MBR, Coed y Brenin, Wales
This predominantly open and flowing trail offers long sweeping descents through spectacular scenery. The new section of the Pink Heifer is something special. Once at the bottom, expect to climb and then descend the “Beginning of the End”, the most technically challenging section of the trail. Warning: you will encounter a number of rocky sections [...]
Trails, The Marin Trail, Betws y Coed, Wales
The Marin Trail is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant singletrack and truly awesome scenery make this a trail to remember. Most, but not all, of the climbs are on forest roads and tracks giving you time to take in the views of the mountains [...]
Trails: Machynlleth, Wales
The old Welsh capital in the south of Snowdonia, Machynlleth has a unique Alpine atmosphere and rich trail menu. The original Mach 1-3 trails take you as far out into the wilderness as you want to go on natural, but no less challenging trails. Meanwhile the more recent cli-machx trail winds you high into Dyfi [...]
Trails: Hiraethog, Dolgellau, Wales
Another hidden gem on the Dolgellau drive thru route, the forgotten forests, reservoirs and moors of the Myndd Hiraethog area are perfect for those like some solitude with their singletrack. The Ride Hiraethog website means you can hit the best trails right from your first visit, though we guarantee it won’t be your last once [...]
Trails: Gorlech, Brechfa, Wales
Named after the river Gorlech, what this trail delivers in views and scenery it certainly backs up with terrain and excitement. Taking design and construction to new levels, the trail is a hard, fast, all weather surface which becomes more and more exciting as your skill level and speed progresses.
Trails: Dragons Back, Coed y Brenin, Wales
Previous mtb experience is recommended should you decide to tackle this trail. Long climbs, tight singletrack and long, fast descents have made this ride into one of the most revered throughout Europe.
Trails: Derwen Green, Brechfa, Wales
Named after the oak woodland it effortlessly flows through, the Derwen trail gives the inexperienced off-road rider a unique introduction to the world of mountain biking. Clinging low to the valley sides, the trail eases you in with steady climbs and fun descents. Weaving through the forest you will encounter some lovely scenery and flowing [...]
Trails: Green Derwen, Brechfa, Wales
A loop off the Green Derwen trail, the blue Derwen trail climbs a steeper bank before taking in a longer, faster descent that will have you pumping and whooping all the way to the valley bottom. The blue route is also a stepping-stone to the steeper and more technical red Gorlech route.
Trails: Cwmcarn, Wales
The fastest way for southern riders to get their fix of singletrack and DH action, Cwmcarn is less than half an hour from the Severn bridge. The wild contouring singletrack of Whyte bikes sponsored Twrch trail, rolling in and out of forests will keep you focused on the trail, but stop and you’ll be looking [...]
Trails: Coed Trallwm, Wales
The beautiful Elan valley has been a part of the British mountain bike landscape since the first Red Kite Bash events of the 1980s.
Trails: Coed Llandegla, Wales
The Mountain Biking Centre at Coed Llandegla Forest opened during late summer 2005 and has already proved to be extremely popular with mountain bikers from across North Wales.
Trails: Clwyds, Wales
Spreading out either side is a stunning, normally deserted network of untamed trails and quiet roads. Thanks to the excellent Ride the Clywds website these can be woven into superb starter rides or epics that’ll exhaust even the most hardened weekend warriors.
Trails: Beast of Brenin, Wales
This long distance route promises to be both physically and mentally demanding and should not be attempted unless fitness and skill levels allow. Go prepared with adequate fluids, clothing and bike spares. Expect to come back tired, muddy and exhilarated!
