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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Pedal MTB

Address

Y-Nyth, Trefriw, Conwy, LL270RJ

Telephone
01492 338877

info@pedalmtb.co.uk

Trefriw
Great Orme Vertical Adventure Sports

Address

Great Orme, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2ND

Telephone
07956004002

matt@greatormevertical.co.uk

LLANDUDNO

Great Orme Vertical offers professional instruction in rock climbing, abseiling and scrambling/ sea level traversing activities for all levels of ability.
On our doorstep are some of the best and most accessible rock climbing in the UK including…
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.
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.
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.
Gwydir Mawr a Bach (formerly Marin Trail)

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PN

Llanrwst

The Marin Trail is one of the 'musts' of North Wales for any serious mountain biker. The trail is a true classic with big climbs, big descents, singletrack - and fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountains along the way.
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.
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.
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.
Up to the Lake

Address

Cyffylliog, Conwy, LL15 2ED

Cyffylliog

A fairly long mountain bike route of 42 km, Up to the Lake is ideal for beginners and intermediates, and for those who prefer something which challenges stamina but is not too taxing technically.
Abergele - St George - Kinmel Cycle Route

Address

Coastal cycle route and beautiful countryside all in one.
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.
Road Cycle Route around Llandudno Junction

Address

Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9NB

Llandudno Junction

This ride leads across the Conwy estuary via the quiet lanes and villages of the Conwy Valley from Llandudno Junction to Conwy, Rowen, Henryd and back to Llandudno Junction. The route is approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) in length.
Llyn Elsi Reservoir Biking Trail

Address

Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AE

Betws y Coed

This mountain bike route leads through the forest above Betws y Coed on forest tracks with some options for single track biking too. Graded blue. Approximate length 10 km.
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.
Llandudno to Rhos Loop

Address

Llandudno to Rhos Loop Bicycle Ride
Beics Betws

Address

Vicarage Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AD

Telephone
01690710766

info@bikewales.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Beics Betws offers bike hire, guided bike rides and bike touring holidays.
Marine Drive Cycle

Address

Cycle route around Marine Drive on the Great Orme Llandudno
Pwllycrochan Loop

Address

The Promenade, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd, LL29 8HH

Colwyn Bay

Break away from the seaside and climb through Pwllycrochan woods to the quiet countryside roads with outstanding views of the Clwydian Range and Snowdonia National Park. This route is predominately on quiet roads and does involve some steep climbs…
Marine Drive - Pwllycrochan Loop

Address

Cycle route around the Great Orme, Little Orme and Pwllycrochan Woods.