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The best MTB trails in Powys

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Mountain biking in Powys is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Wales. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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1. The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

35.7km

03:15

700m

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

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

39.7km

03:30

650m

Hard 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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3. Talgarth, Grwyne Fawr and Y Grib loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

47.1km

04:39

1,380m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Gwyne Fawr, Llanbedr & Rhiw Trumau loop from Pengenffordd — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

42.5km

04:22

1,270m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. ClimachX MTB Trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

14.8km

01:26

340m

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

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6. Elan Valley loop

54.0km

05:01

1,330m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

29.2km

02:32

590m

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

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8. Talybont & Pentwyn Reservoir loop from Talybont on Usk — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

30.4km

02:57

650m

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

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9. Pentwyn Reservoir and Talybont Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

27.7km

02:34

520m

510m

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

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10. Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

21.4km

02:13

560m

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

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The best MTB trails in Powys

1. The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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

3. Talgarth, Grwyne Fawr and Y Grib loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

4. Gwyne Fawr, Llanbedr & Rhiw Trumau loop from Pengenffordd — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

5. ClimachX MTB Trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

6. Elan Valley loop

7. Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

8. Talybont & Pentwyn Reservoir loop from Talybont on Usk — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

9. Pentwyn Reservoir and Talybont Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

10. Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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