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Drunken Druid Trail – Barcud Bach Blue Trail loop from Bwlch Nant yr Arian

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Drunken Druid Trail – Barcud Bach Blue Trail loop from Bwlch Nant yr Arian

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Drunken Druid Trail – Barcud Bach Blue Trail loop from Bwlch Nant yr Arian

00:45

8.12km

160m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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457 m

View of the Lake and Hills near Nant y Moch

Highlight • Lake

This climb from the car park looks so much worse than it is. Crank it out and you will be descending before you know it!

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3.89 km

The Spine MTB Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Quiet place nice to chill out

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6.02 km

The penultimate trail section on both the Summit and Pendam red-rated trails, Drunken Druid has been recently reworked to include some rocky sections through the trees that are pretty reminiscent of the nearby Coed y Brenin trail centre.

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6.90 km

Barcud Bach Blue Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Super fun blue-graded mountain bike trail descent, the final descent back to the trail centre and cafe on the Melindwr Trail. Expect big views and skinny singletrack, with lots and …

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7.95 km

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre

Highlight • Natural

In the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest you'll find a series of trails for both walkers and mountain bikers, including blue, red and black-rated trails, as well as a skills …

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8.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

1.58 km

1.32 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.50 km

1.61 km

698 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

18°C

12°C

36 %

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Drunken Druid Trail – Barcud Bach Blue Trail loop from Bwlch Nant yr Arian

View of the Lake and Hills near Nant y Moch

The Spine MTB Trail