Mountain Bike Wales

After a day on the trails, you will want somewhere warm and comfortable to relax, refuel and refresh.  All the accommodation listed on our website is MTB friendly and at the very least has secure bike storage with some offering full workshop facilities and a hot tub* *for you, not your bike. Thanks to Ty Beic, The Lodge Staylittle, Afan Lodge, Raven Cafe and ...

There’s an adventure around every corner in Wales. From the sweeping singletrack of Cwmcarn and the breath-taking landscape of the Elan Valley, to the secret trails of Cwm Rhaeadr and the family friendly riding at Llyn Brenig through to the sweet singletrack of Penmachno with its stunning views. There’s something for everyone.

Kermit is one of the latest additions to Bike Park Wales.  It’s the UK’s longest and most exciting green downhill trail. Nick from Bike Park Wales tells us about this and other new developments that will help the legendary park become more inclusive. “…we’re really excited about Kermit, our new green trail suitable for novice riders. It runs right from the top of the ...

After a wait of 2 years SISTERS OF SEND, Wales’ first women’s MTB event, will take place in Afan Valley in May 2022. Originally scheduled for 2020, along with many other events the global pandemic forced a postponement.  The re-scheduled festival will take place 14 – 15 May 2022 and aims to inspire and nurture sisterhood in MTB while having a good time riding ...

Storms Arwen and Barra have caused substantial damage across the Welsh trail network over the last few weeks.  Teams have been working hard to clear but some trails remain closed: Brechfa All trails closed due to major storm damage Coed y Brenin Tarw Du closed due to storm damage and windblown trees.  All other trails open Cwmcarn Open Cwm Rhaeadr Closed Dyfi Climach-x Open ...

The much-loved trail is re-opening and it’s bigger and better than ever. Skyline was closed in 2012 to allow the construction of the wind farm. The reinstated and re-designed trail bypasses the major timber haul roads within the wind farm providing a challenging long-distance ride with stunning views of the Brecon Beacons, the Preselis, the Black Mountains and the South Wales coast. At 28 ...

Wales is currently under tier 4 restrictions. Bike parks, trail centres, visitor centres and car parks in the Snowdonia National Park and other beauty spots around Wales have closed. Rights of way and mountain bike trails remain open. Rides should start and finish at home Ride solo or with members of your household Ride within your limits Be self sufficient and carry tools and ...

As Wales gradually eases out of lockdown our bike parks and trails are starting to re-open Afan Forest Park Open Bikepark Wales Open for push-up Black Mountains Cycle Centre Open for push-up Natural Resources Wales Sites including Coed y Brenin, Cwmcarn and Bwlch Nant y Arian are open. Brechfa and Cwm Rhaedr are closed due to ongoing forestry operations Oneplanet Adventure Open, car park ...

Every bike park in Wales has been inundated with requests from riders eager to get back to our world class trails. We are working together as a group towards a staged re-opening across all Welsh MTB venues. Lockdown rules in Wales remain dramatically different to the guidance in England with stricter restrictions still in place. In the absence of specific, detailed guidance to our ...

Four legends, four bikes, a Bike Park and lots of swearing.  What could possibly go wrong?  Oh, and there’s schralping as well. BikePark Wales invited four of the finest male specimens ever to have graced two wheels to showcase the variety of riding available at the park.  These athletes are at the pinnacle of performance, the top of their game, their lifestyle is dedicated ...