Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Brechfa and Cwm Rhaeadr — MTB trails in Carmarthenshire
5 routes
06:51
67.6km
1,490m
What Brechfa and Cwm Rhaeadr may lack in facilities, they more than make up for in the riding, with a generous selection of purpose-built mountain biking trails from a family-friendly, flat green trail right the way through to the black-rated Raven trail. Pack your snacks though, as the trails tend to be very hilly and there are no cafes to rely on.
Though you might find a little mud in the winter, the built nature of these trails means they ride well year-round. This can provide some great relief from mucky natural trails, tracks and bridleways during the wettest months.
Brace yourself for a lot of climbing, mossy forest singletrack, open moorland views, sculpted berms and countless switchbacks, often with no one else in sight. With so much pedalling, these trails probably lean more towards beginner and intermediate level riders who like to explore rather than out-and-out thrill-seeking downhill riders.
There are two car parks at Brechfa, with the main one to the south, closer to Brechfa village, while a second car park hosts the start of the red Gorlech trail. There’s a single car park at Cwm Rhaeadr, with a single red-rated trail on offer, alongside the walking trails. Why not make a weekend of it and stay locally in Llandovery and tick off them both?
Waterproofs are a must in all but the driest weather, as the clouds can roll in fast here and catch you unawares. Waterproof socks are also an excellent idea if you have them, as many of the tracks can be wet or home to streams in the rainier months.
Visibility:
Anyone
Activities
1. Brechfa Derwen green family trail
8.54km
00:49
150m
150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
2. Brechfa Derwen blue trail
13.3km
01:16
240m
240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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3. Brechfa Gorlech red trail
19.1km
02:00
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Brechfa Raven black trail
19.9km
02:03
460m
470m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5. Cwm Rhaeadr red trail
6.69km
00:43
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
5
Distance
67.6 km
Duration
06:51 h
Elevation
1,490 m
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