Cycling and Mountain Biking

Mountains and forests for mountain bikers, seafront cycle routes for families.

Cycling has taken Britain by storm!

Thanks to the Olympics, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish (not forgetting Wales’s own Geraint Thomas), we’re all at it.

Bike sales are booming as we take to two wheels in a big way.

We’ve noticed more and more visitors arriving with bikes strapped to the backs of their cars (if you don’t have one there’s plenty of local bike hire in places like Betws-y-Coed, Colwyn Bay, Conwy and Llandudno).

They’re soon off, exploring our scenic, specially designated cycle trails – routes like the National Cycle Network’s link along the coast from Kinmel Bay to Llanfairfechan, the routes in the Conwy Valley and around Llandudno and Betws-y-Coed.

Some of these routes – flat and largely traffic-free on dedicated cyclepaths – are particularly good for families.

Offroad enthusiasts can head into the hills for the adrenaline rush of mountain biking.

There are trails for all-comers, from macho downhill heroes to MTB novices.

The Gwydir Forest Park’s 16-mile Marin Trail throws up the kind of challenges that singletrack fans love, while the gentler Llyn Elsi Biking Trail offers stunning scenery from wide, undulating and well-surfaced forest tracks.

There’s a similar mix of MTB trails in the Penmachno Forest, too. And the Cycle Centre at Llyn Brenig on Mynydd Hiraethog offers bike hire and routes for all ages and abilities.

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Around the Lake Trail

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Corwen

At approximately 15.2km long this route is suitable for beginners and families. The routes start from the main car park at the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre.
The Brenig Trail

Address

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Cerrigydrudion

The Brenig Trail circumnavigates Llyn Brenig suitable for both family cycling and for walking at 9.5 miles (15 km) long.
Llandudno to Rhos Loop

Address

Llandudno to Rhos Loop Bicycle Ride
Snowdonia Bikes

Address

The Old Tannery, Willow Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0ES

Telephone
07908813308

info@snowdoniabikes.co.uk

Llanrwst

Helmet and spares/tools provided.
Penmachno Trail

Address

Penmachno, Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0YP

info@penmachnobiketrails.org.uk

Betws Y Coed

One of the mountain biking highlights of North Wales, the Penmachno Trails consist of two trails - Dolen Machno (19km) and Dolen Eryri (11 km) - which can be ridden either on their own or combined to make a longer 30 km ride.
Abergele to St George Circular Cycling Route

Address

Pensarn Beach, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7PP

Abergele

A circular route of approximately 20km mainly on country lanes, but with some sections on rough roads and off road via woodland paths starting from the Pensarn Beach car park.
Abergele - St George - Kinmel Cycle Route

Address

Coastal cycle route and beautiful countryside all in one.
Buster's Cycle Hire

Address

The Leisure Zone, Sunnyvale Holiday Park, Horton's Nose Lane, Kimnel Bay, LL18 5AS

Telephone
07858 633874

bustersholidaycyclehire@gmail.com

Horton's Nose Lane, Kimnel Bay

Buster’s Cycles has deservedly achieved its reputation for being the Bike Hire provider of choice in
Llandudno, Rhos on Sea & surrounding area.
We provide Sustainable Transport for the Green Key Award winners partnering hotels, b&bs,…
Colwyn Bay to Great Orme and Back Road Cycle Route

Address

Llanrwst Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5YS

Colwyn Bay

A road route of 15 miles (24 km) passing along the coast from the town of Colwyn Bay towards Llandudno and to the Great Orme - and back again.
Marine Drive - Pwllycrochan Loop

Address

Cycle route around the Great Orme, Little Orme and Pwllycrochan Woods.
Beics Betws@Llandudno

Address

Provideros Cafe, 110 Upper Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2SW

Telephone
01492 701244

info@bikewales.co.uk

Llandudno

Beics Betws@Llandudno is a bike hire shop located in Upper Mostyn Street Llandudno. Located within a café and a retail bike shop it is a great place to come and browse and drink coffee!
Our bikes include E hybrid and mountain bikes, standard…
The Two Lake Tour

Address

Llanfihangel GM, Conwy

Llanfihangel GM

This biking route (49km, climb 943m) runs from the village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr through the Clocaenog Forest up to the Alwen Resevoir and on to Llyn Brenig via forest roads.
Tough at the Top

Address

Bod Petryal Picnic Site, Conwy

This tough route - as the name suggests - at 57 km long and with a climb of almost 1500m is challenging even for the fittest rider (graded red). The scenery and the long, exhilarating singletrack descent at the end make it all worthwhile though.
Mountains & Lakes around Betws-y-Coed - Road Cycle Route

Address

Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AE

Betws y Coed

A short but strenuous ride of 13 miles (21 km) with magnificent views starting from Betws y Coed and leading through the villages of Llanrhychwyn and Trefriw and on to Llanrwst and returning to Betws y Coed.
Road Cycle Route around Llandudno

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Llandudno

A ride of contrasts in around the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and the Great Orme and on to Deganwy and back. Approximately 15 miles (24 km) long with several steady climbs.
Carbon Monkey MTB Guiding & Skills Coaching

Address

LL31 9YT

Telephone
07794 931192

tom@carbonmonkey.co.uk

Carbon Monkey offer MTB (mountain bike) and cycling guided rides, skills courses and multi day expeditions from our base in Conwy.
National Cycle Route 5 - Conwy County

Address

Conwy

The Conwy County section of the National Cycle Route 5 takes you along the North Wales coast.
Penmaenmawr to Conwy - Road Cycle Route

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AA

Penmaenmawr

A scenic route of approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Penmaenmawr to Conwy and back.
The Alwen Trail

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Cerrigydrudion

An easy-to-follow, way marked, circular route around the Alwen Reservoir of approximately 7.5 miles (11 km), the Alwen Trail follows forest tracks and paths along the water’s edge and upto the moorland of Mynydd Hiraethog.
Bod Petryal biking route

Address

Bod Petryal Picnic Site

This route meanders through the Clocaenog Forest and at 3.5km long (total climb 60m), it's the perfect route for families and beginners.