Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn

 

 

The Braich is adapted to cater for all outdoor activity enthusiasts, social and family groups, stag and hen parties, corporate groups and is the perfect base for walking, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, cycling breaks and much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities: Mountain Biking

There are plenty of opportunities within the area for cycling at all levels of ability from waymarked routes, specially designed mountain tracks and gentle valley rides.

Appreciate the stunning and varied scenery from the mountains and valleys to rivers and forests.

Getting down and dirty on our suoer mountain bike routes. Click for more piccies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the more serious mountain bike rider
  • Machynlleth is a focal point for mountain biking with 3 routes from the centre of the town. The Mach 1,2 and 3 go from 13 km route of Mach 1 as a taster to Mach 3 at 30 km of technical riding. More info on www.mach-off-road.org.uk.
  • Coed y Brenin Forest Park is about 17 miles away and has some of the finest mountain biking in the UK. Again, a variety of levels will provide hours of excitement and entertainment. Information on www.parcnet.com.
  • The Dyfi forest area has recently been awarded grants to develop new mountain biking routes. The first phase of the development is set to be completed in the summer of 2004. Phase one will be around 15 km of track with a 3 km 'precipitous' downhill section. When completed there will be approximately 40 km of mountain biking track. The trails are 3 km from the Braich Goch! There will be plenty in the area to occupy the enthusiast! The project is being developed by Mach Off Road Limited. Dyfi Trails
  • Bwlch Nant Yr Arian has 3 main Cycle Trails, giving you a mountain biking experience second to none. The trails take you through forests, along open hills and around lakes. All trails are classed as difficult so please ensure you are suitably equiped and follow the Forest Cycle Code. Nant yr Arian
Facilities

At the Braich Goch we have secure bike storage, cleaning facilities and a workshop area.

We also have a drying room with washing machine and tumbler dryer.

We can arrange Bike hire and guides

  • Red Bike Hire, Machynlleth - Bikes can be delivered to and collected from the Braich. (see www.redbike.co.uk)
  • Greenstiles Cycles and Outdoor Pursuits, Machynlleth. Tel.: 01654 703543
  • Bird Rock Cycle Hire, Awel y Ddol, Bryncrug, Twywn, LL36 9PS. Tel.: 01654 711550. E-mail: strawbirdrock@aol.com
    Routes around the Dysynni Valley. Suitable for all ages.

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