Mountain bike rides in Wales
United Kingdom
Explore the spectacular welsh countryside by testing your mountain biking through the renowned valleys, flourishing natural woodlands, and remarkable mountains. From surging courses in the hills of the Brecon Beacons to the mountains of Snowdonia, we have a trail for you. Purpose-built routes will get experienced bikers exhilarated whilst there are more relaxed trails for casual cyclists. Follow one of our routes to immerse yourself in the natural assets that Wales has to offer. You can also download maps for our tailored trails, making your experience, hassle-free.
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The 10 Most Beautiful mountain biking trails in Wales
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Moel Famau 3 hour route / 30km MTB
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.3 km
3:00 h
917 m
911 m
Arm pumps and fast downhills, perfect for starters and pros alike.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Bike route on 25 May 2022 at 16:01
recommended route
34.8 km
2:21 h
794 m
800 m
Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park - Dolwyddelan - Afon Lledr - Afon Llugwy - Pont Cyfyng - Llyn Crafnant - Afon Crafnant - Llyn Bychan - Gwydyr Forest - Afon Llugwy (River Lugg) - Betws y Coed - Church of Saint Gwyddelan
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Dragons Back, MTB-Park Coed y Brenin
Difficulty
S1
moderate
32.4 km
4:02 h
635 m
637 m
Nachdem uns das Wetter aus Scotland vertrieben hatte, entdeckten wir Wales!
Unter anderem auch einen feinen Bikepark, der mindestens für einen Tag Spaß macht ...
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Narberth to Canaston Bridge
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
0:43 h
101 m
175 m
A multi-user route that is mainly traffic free on bridleways and forestry tracks. Please share the path responsibly and cyclists should give way to walkers and horse riders. There is one section on the highway that has very little traffic. The route passes through Canaston Wood on the Knights Way.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Cadair Idris, Snowdonia (MBUK315)
Difficulty
difficult
16.8 km
7:09 h
836 m
836 m
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
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Berwyn Range, North Wales (MBUK 319)
Difficulty
moderate
14.9 km
6:31 h
438 m
437 m
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.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
The Clwyds, North Wales (MBUK 318)
Difficulty
easy
16.6 km
6:01 h
624 m
623 m
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
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Parc Bryn Bach &Trefil Quarries circular
Difficulty
difficult
27.1 km
2:26 h
257 m
257 m
Following historic Tram Roads and bridleway with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Llyn Brenig, North Wales (MBUK 331)
Difficulty
moderate
24 km
10:13 h
374 m
375 m
A pleasant ride around Llyn Brenig lake and Alwen Reservoir on easy trails with gentle climbs and descents. There’s a shortcut option to just circumnavigate the lake. Distance: 24km (14.9 miles).Total climb: 500m (1,640ft).Total time: 1hr 30mins to 3hrs.
Mountain Biking
· United Kingdom
Irfon Forest, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales (MBUK 323)
Difficulty
moderate
23 km
8:53 h
682 m
681 m
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
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Ceiriog Valley, North Wales (MBUK313) by Dave
April 24, 2022
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Did this ride today , it’s really good , the last Rocky up hill is a beast .
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Biking MinorTaur of Coed y Brenin 6 miles by Robert
April 17, 2022
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Llandegla village north loop by Kristiena
April 04, 2022
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Community
Great loop. Bit more tarmac than I’d like but that’s the nature of linking up I guess. Some decent climbs, especially with it being my first ride back after a winter off. Nice scenery and the lanes are very quiet!!
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