From east to west, this is a marvellous rocky, loose descent through the forest alongside the Llynfnant, that features both on the Mach 1 XC loop and the multi-day Trans Cambrian Way.

With dappled light through the trees in strong sunlight and some small roots and ruts to navigate, it's an absolute blast on gravel bikes and mountain bikes alike, and goes on much longer than you'd expect!

Fuddam

May 29, 2023

Mountain biking

Good way to end the Trans Cambrian Way. Worth the effort compared to the tarmac via Glaspwll

Tom Hughes

June 5, 2023

Mountain biking

My favourite descent of the whole Trans Cambrian route. We did it in June, during a very dry spell. It was epic fun, with huge pink flowers all the way down, wonderful trees and the babbling river topping off the whole sensory experience. Heaven.

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Location: Ysgubor-Y-Coed, Ceredigion, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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