Activities: Mountain Biking
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Introduction
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
of this largely undiscovered part of Wales.
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View towards the Braich Goch from the Cli-Machx
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 Dyfi Mountain Biking trail - The Cli-Machx - has been designed by Mach Off
Road Ltd. A total of 40 km track are planned, half being single track.
View from the Cli-machX trail of Cader Idris, above the Braich
Goch Bunkhouse
- The first section of 20 km (including a steep, flowing 2km descent from the high point of the
forest) has been completed and is now open. These routes start 3 km away and can be easily accessed
from the bunkhouse. See www.dyfitrails.org.uk
for updates and further details.
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.
Bike Hire & Guides
Bike hire and guides arranged if required:
- 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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