For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Carmarthenshire. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountain biking trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful mountain biking trails in Carmarthenshire
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Brechfa, South Wales (MBUK 324 Big Ride)
Difficulty
difficult
34.4 km
14:38 h
988 m
988 m
The best of both worlds, this route takes in some good manmade trails at the start and end, with a healthy helping of natural trails in the middle. There’s lots of climbing but it passes quickly.Distance: 34.5km (21.4 miles)Total climb: 1,300m (4,265ft) Time: 2hrs 30mins to 5hrs

Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Crychan Forest Llanwrtyd Route
Difficulty
moderate
36.8 km
3:32 h
544 m
544 m
38km circular route from Llanwrtyd Wells via Crychan Forest
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
The Black Mountain, Wales (MBUK314)
Difficulty
moderate
33.6 km
8:00 h
864 m
863 m
An epic day out in the mountains requiring good fitness, navigation and weather, and a love for wild and remote riding. For experienced riders only.

Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Crychan Forest (MBUK 300)
Difficulty
moderate
23.1 km
9:10 h
629 m
626 m
This ride takes you up into the hills and forest, away from everything, for a quiet and remote ride, which still only just explores the edge of what the Crychan Forest offers.

Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Pembrey Forest (MBUK 301)
Difficulty
moderate
22.4 km
3:38 h
194 m
193 m
A customisable route that allows riders of all abilities to explore their choice of Carmarthenshire coastline, hills, forest tracks and singletrack trails.Distance: 23km (14.3 miles) Total climb: 330m (1,083ft) Time: 1.5-3 hours
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Doethie Valley
Difficulty
moderate
22.9 km
2:54 h
419 m
429 m
Despite its busy nature and boggy bogs, Doethie Valley is a beautiful and surprising mountain bike trail.
Inspired by Britain's best remote trails, from the excellent Mountain Bike Rider magazine.

Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Mynydd Mallaen MTB
Difficulty
moderate
33.2 km
3:18 h
430 m
430 m
A great loop around some really wild feeling mountain top.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
The Welsh C2C
Difficulty
moderate
332.1 km
155:16 h
5,049 m
5,045 m
North wales to South Wales. Caernarfon to Cardiff,206 miles.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Usk Reservoir, between Brecon and Llandovery
Difficulty
moderate
8.7 km
0:55 h
151 m
158 m
Encircling the remote Usk Reservoir, Glasfynydd Forest has an excellent 6-mile family mountain bike route. The route follows clear waymarks along broad forest tracks with plenty of short climbs and descents to challenge riders.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Llanelli to Tumble: the Swiss Valley Trail
Difficulty
moderate
19.4 km
7:07 h
198 m
51 m
the Swiss Valley Trail from Llanelli to Tumble climbs up from Sandy Water Park into the rolling hills above the town, passing high above the Lliedi Reservoirs. Beyond its northern end National Cycle Network Route 47 uses quiet lanes to reach the National Botanic Garden of Wales at Middleton Hall.
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Crychan Forest Llanwrtyd Route by Anonymous
October 18, 2021
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Cwm Rhaeder by Anonymous
August 10, 2021
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Very fun, recommend going around a few times gets better each time.
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Mynydd Mallaen MTB by Adrian
July 16, 2021
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Great to get out onto the moorland, plenty of hike a bike as the trail kept disappearing and great to end up at Cym Rhaedr. Thanks for the route.
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