Mountain bike rides in Wales

This is a long scenic MTB route around the beautiful Wye Valley, it covers a wide Variety of terrain from rough tracks & lanes to tarmac roads.

A superb breezy open ride along the seafront between Rhos-on-Sea (Colwyn Bay) in the west and Prestatyn in the east with fine views of wooded hills rising steeply away from the coast.

A long but mostly quick and easygoing introduction to the Talybont area. Can be ridden in most conditions, due to use of good forest tracks. A few hills to conquer, and a couple of fun, tricky descents too.Distance: 22.2km (13.8 miles). Climbing: 665m (2,182ft).Time: 1hr 30mins to 2hrs 30mins.

A low-level ride for when the conditions aren’t suitable to scale the summit of Snowdon, consisting of an out-and-back up to Bwlch Cwm Llan lake before some singletrack back through the forest to finish.Distance: 21.3 km (13.2 miles).Climbing: 800m.Time: 1hr 30mins to 2hrs 30mins.

From Cardiff to the Brecon Beacons, the Taff Trail is a network of linking paths, alternative routes and circular walks with many sites and heritage to explore.This route is published by Natural Resources Wales in partnership with Rhondda Cynnon Taf County Borough Council and Sustrans.

A classic route for these here parts, with a fair amount of forest track riding but some excellent technical trails and singletrack to keep things exciting too.Distance: 23.3km (14.5 miles) Total climb: 930m (3,051ft) Time: 2 to 4hrs

After skirting around the bottom of the hill on quiet roads a big climb awaits you, but once you’re over that it’s a fun descent back down to the start.

This route may be short but it provides a great punch, with big hills and some technical riding at times. A good winter ride for experienced riders

A real cross-country ride. It may just be an ‘up and back down the same way’ route but it’s still a great adventure, offering a big challenge and great reward

A wild and rugged ride along natural tracks as well as some permissive trails and singletrack descents built by Mei Black of Xtreme Track.Distance: 30.3km (18.8 miles).Climbing: 1,200m (3,937ft).Time: 2hrs to 4hrs.

A great day out in the wilds of Wales, along undulating singletrack, up big, grassy climbs and back down technical, rocky descents

This is fantastic scenic MTB route in the Black Mountains, it offers a mixed bag of sometimes steep and rough terrain on a variety of surfaces.

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

This is a great MTB cycle route in the Brecons National Park, the route mainly follows the Brinore Tramroad (the hardest part of the route) & Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal, linking them via tracks and national cycle routes 8 46 & 49

This is a hard scenic MTB route across the Brecon Beacons Via the Sarn Helen Roman Road, it then follows the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and the Brinore Tramroad on the return journey.

One of my absolute faves from MBUK back in the 90's. Written by Sophie Parker at Preceli Mountain Bikes

Moderate mountain bike route along lanes, double track and singletrack. 15 miles

Tough route through mountain peaks of 600M. The old man of MTB rides with some extremely technical riding and stunning views. A great mix of rocks, peaks and pubs; see waypoints for all you need to know! Be prepared for this route in the same way you would for any mountain route of this height.