This may be the shortest of the Mach loops from Machynlleth, but it still certainly packs a punch!

Head out of the centre of the town on the road that …

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Machynlleth Golf Course Road

This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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7.51 km

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

The most spectacular balcony road along the valley side with gorgeous views and often circle around you. There's a mix of grassy climb, wide gravel doubletrack and a few gates …

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14.0 km

Llyfnant Forest Descent

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 …

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21.7 km

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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21.9 km

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8.96 km

8.58 km

2.38 km

1.35 km

635 m

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8.58 km

7.21 km

6.11 km

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Mach 1 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

Llyfnant Forest Descent

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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