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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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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.
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.
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…
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.
Marine Drive - Pwllycrochan Loop

Address

Cycle route around the Great Orme, Little Orme and Pwllycrochan Woods.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Abergele - St George - Kinmel Cycle Route

Address

Coastal cycle route and beautiful countryside all in one.
Pedal MTB

Address

Y-Nyth, Trefriw, Conwy, LL270RJ

Telephone
01492 338877

info@pedalmtb.co.uk

Trefriw
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.
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.
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.
Llanrwst and Beyond via Fairy Glen - Road Cycle Route

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0AD

Llanrwst

This moderately hilly route of 15 miles (24 km) takes the rider through the villages of Betws y Coed, Penmachno, Capel Garmon, passing along the edge of the Fairy Glen gorge with superb mountain views, and finishing where the route starts in Llanrwst
Llandudno to Rhos Loop

Address

Llandudno to Rhos Loop Bicycle Ride
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.