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Bike Trails in Machynlleth,
Brecon, Lake
Vyrnwy and Llanwrtyd Wells,
in Powys Mid Wales:
Machynlleth :
Machynlleth is a small
market town with a population of around 2,000. It stands by the River Dyfi
at the  head of the beautiful Dyfi estuary in the West of Powys. For such
a small town it has a lot of history - its main claim to fame being the
location for the crowning of the Welsh rebel Owain Glyndwr as Prince of
Wales in 1404, There are historic buildings to visit, plenty of pubs, accommodation
and a lively weekly market in the bustling main street.
Four mountain bike trails have been constructed in or near to Machynlleth
...... Mach 1, Mach 2, Mach 3, and the latest the Cli-machx trail, making
Machynlleth an ideal destination for a mountain biking holiday. More information
on the town of Machynlleth
>
 Mach
1 Trail :
This route, 16km (approx. 10 miles), gives you a taste of what is
on offer and takes you South West out of Machynlleth, to the village of
Derwenlas, returning via the Llyfnant Valley . There is a steep descent
on the return route to Machynlleth. This trail is suitable for novices,
allow between 1.5 to 2 hours . Map
of this trail >
Mach 2 Trail :
This route, 24km (approx. 15 miles) takes you South East out of the town
along the river Dulas and Glyndwr's Way, named after the Welsh leader Owain
Glyndwr who led the Welsh rebellion in the C15th. There are some steep
climbs in the forest and then the final descent back to Machynlleth as with
Mach 1. This is an intermediate level trail. Allow between 2 to 2.5 hours.
Map
of this trail >
Mach 3 Trail :
This route, 30km (approx. 19 miles) takes you South through the forest and
then up onto the moors before returning along track and grass descents.
There is an option en-route to take a shorter route or to take a spectacular
cross country ride all the way to Nant yr Arian. The return leg is very
steep and very rocky. This is an advanced level trail. Allow between
3 to 4 hours.
Map of this trail >
Cli-machx Trail :
The Cli-machx trail opened in 2005 and is sited in the Dyfi forest.
It's a 15km (approx. 9 miles) round trip, with 9km (approx. 5.5 miles) of
built single track. The last descent is the longest in Wales and features
many rocky jumps with the finale being a sequence of huge berms following
quickly after each other. There is also plenty of free-riding in the forest
that is not way-marked, so you will need a map. The Holey Trail bike shop
in Machynlleth has maps of specific recommended routes in the Dyfi, and
cross-country routes in the area. This is mostly intermediate level
with some advanced level. Allow 2 hours. Map
of this trail >
Please note, this forest is used for motorsports about 5 weekends a year.
No mountain biking on these days.
For further details contact :
Machynlleth Tourist Information Centre*
Canolfan Owain Glyndwr, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE
Tel: 01654 702401
To book accommodation online >
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