MTB Guided Rides, Maps and Photos

MTB Guided Ride 1

MTB Guided Ride 2

MTB Guided Ride 3

MTB Guided Ride 4

MTB Guided Ride 5

MTB Guided Ride 6

MTB Guided Ride 7

MTB Guided Ride 8

MTB Guided Ride 9

MTB Guided Ride 10

MTB Guided Ride 11

MTB Guided Ride 12

MTB Guided Ride 13

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  MTB Guided Ride 1

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  This route involves off road riding over open moors, tracks and hillside, The start is high in the hills above Rowen and is mainly downhill to Conwy with some steep rough downhill sections. Return to Rowen via quiet lanes for a semi circular route avoiding any big ascents! Driver/Car/bike transfers are involved and this is included in the prices. Cafes and pubs in Conwy. 20 miles 30km (12 miles/20 km off road and 8 miles/12 km on roads and lanes) 6/7 hours including transfers..Suitable for small groups and individuals with some off road experience .......AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N Not yet.....TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES :Yes, delivery to Bwlch Y Ddeuddfan Collection from Conwy
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  MTB Guided Ride 2

  This route follows the impressive mountain scenery of the Ogwen valley through slate quarries along the old slate railway/Lon Las Ogwen cycle way to Porth Penrhyn. The route is one way, mainly traffic free and downhill and involves bike/car/driver transfers. Cafes and pubs en route. Suitable for larger groups and individuals with little previous off road experience ..... 20 miles 30km mainly on rough track, lanes and disused railways line 5 hours including transfers ....AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes..... TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES : Yes delivery of up to 4 bikes/people to Capel Curing and collection from Porth Penrhyn Bangor.
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  MTB Guided Ride 3

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  This is a great off road route taking in the old roman road Sarn Helen and from Betws Y Coed returning along a byway to Capel Curig and back. Mainly on tracks and lanes it involves some significant ascents and descent and one fairly technical section (which can be walked) It is great for e bikes. One of our favourite cafes can be visited en route. This route can be muddy and wet. Can be combines with a short section of Gwydir Mawr / Marin single track..15 miles (23 km) mainly on rough track, forest road and lanes 4+ hours depending on cafe stops....AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes....TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES :Not required, circular route from Betws y Coed .
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  MTB Guided Ride 4

  This red single track route 25km of ascent and descent in the Gwydir Forest. It includes several sections of single track trails with burms, jumps, north shore, roots and features and forest fire road . Although route finding is relatively easy the route is best done with others . Start and finish at Saw bench car park.......... 18 miles (25 km) mainly rough single track and forest fire road................ AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N:Yes – Waymarked and signposted route...................... TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES:Not required, circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 5

  This red single track route 30km of ascent and descent in the Gwydir Forest at Penmachno It includes several sections of single track trails with burms, jumps, north shore, roots and features and forest fire road . Although route finding is relatively easy the route is best done with others due to the remote location Start and finish at the main car park just outside Penmachno village............... 30 KM (30 miles) mainly rough single track and forest fire road . Can be wet and muddy........... AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: Yes, Waymarked and signposted route ................... TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Available delivery to start of trail in Penmachno but can be done as circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 6

  This route is circular and takes in the second loop of the Penmachno single track trail with forest fire roads and quiet lanes. It involves some climbing for the first few miles but is rewarded by great views and and descents. The route goes past the historical home of Bishop Morgan and involves returning to Betws through pretty lanes and steeply descending tarmac lanes........ 28 km (17 miles) Rough single track and forest fire road . Quiet Lanes.......AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N:Yes, partially Waymarked and mapped on Garmin............ TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Delivery /uplift can be arranged to start of Dolen Eryri to avoid the big climb.
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  MTB Guided Ride 7

  This route involves some climbing on road and forest track. It is mainly on forest fire track, road and lanes. An optional circuit of Llyn Crafnant can be included, (although this does involve bike lifting over stiles and a section of footpath.) A great circular route with views and lovely forest landscape......34 km (24 miles) Lanes, tracks and forest fire road involving some ascent and descent... AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes .......................... TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Delivery and collection from Treffiw .
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  MTB Guided Ride 8

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  This circular route is a pleasant ride taking in forest fire roads from Betws Y Coed to Llyn Elsi and return. It involves some sustained climbing and exciting downhill sections but these can be walked if necessary.. 12 km ( 8 miles) Mainly forest fire road involving some climbs and descents.......AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes................TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Not required , circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 9

  This circular route is a pleasant ride taking in forest fire roads from Betws Y Coed to Llyn Elsi via ashort section of Sarn Helen Roman road and return. It involves some sustained climbing and exciting downhill sections but these can be walked if necessary. Nice views and interesting old village/road ...... 15 km ( 10 miles) Mainly forest fire road and old road with some gates, involving some climbs and descents..........AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes ............. TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Not required , circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 10

  This route follows lanes and tracks through beautiful quiet countryside avoiding main roads. Starting and ending in Betws Y Coed, the route is mainly on quiet lanes many of which can be hilly and rough. There is an optional cafe on route .... 24km (16 miles) Quiet lanes and rough tracks involving some ascent and descents.... AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: not yet............ TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Not required , circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 11

  Although fairly short this ride is technical and requires some stamina. Starting in Capel Curig and taking in Llyn Cowlyd and Llyn Crafnant the scenery and landscape is spectacular (but hilly!) .. 25 km (16.6 miles ) Rough tracks and technical trails. Remote location and wild landscape. . Sustaining climbing.. AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: not yet.............. TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES: Delivery and collection to Capel Curig.
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  MTB Guided Ride 12

  A short ride along lanes and forest tracks to one of our favourite cafes and return the same way. Some climbing involved especially on outwards journey..14km Lanes and forest track with good surface. One short section of rocky descent which can be walked..AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N:yes............. TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES :Not required , circular route from Betws y Coed.
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  MTB Guided Ride 13

  A mixed forest and beech tree woodland ride with some beautiful views towards Penmachno then dropping into the Lledr Valley. With an optional detour to our favourite Penaeldroch cafe... 20km Lanes, forest track with mostly good surfaces .. AVAILABLE AS SELF GUIDED RIDE Y/N: yes....... TRANSFERS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE/BIKES :Not required , circular route from Betws y Coed