Mountain biking in the Cambrian Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Wales. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. Gwydir Mawr (Marin) trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

24.0km

02:27

560m

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2. The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

35.7km

03:15

700m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Cafall red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

18.7km

02:13

560m

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4. Twrch red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

13.5km

01:31

360m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. A selection of red graded trails at Coed Y Brenin — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

25.2km

02:30

540m

550m

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6. Talybont on Usk & The Gap loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

39.7km

03:30

650m

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7. W2 Black loop — The Afan Valley

46.0km

04:13

820m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

18.5km

02:34

1,010m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. Penmachno MTB trails — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

28.6km

02:52

590m

600m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley

13.4km

01:13

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Cambrian Mountains

1. Gwydir Mawr (Marin) trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

2. The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

3. Cafall red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

4. Twrch red trail — Cwmcarn Trail Centre

5. A selection of red graded trails at Coed Y Brenin — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

6. Talybont on Usk & The Gap loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

7. W2 Black loop — The Afan Valley

8. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

9. Penmachno MTB trails — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

10. Penhydd Red loop from Afan Forest Centre — The Afan Valley

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