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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Pedal MTB

Address

Y-Nyth, Trefriw, Conwy, LL270RJ

Telephone
01492 338877

info@pedalmtb.co.uk

Trefriw
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.
Llandudno to Rhos Loop

Address

Llandudno to Rhos Loop Bicycle Ride
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.
Marine Drive - Pwllycrochan Loop

Address

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

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Coastal cycle route and beautiful countryside all in one.