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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1.23 km

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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5.20 km

Commins Pant-glâs Gravel Climb

This bridleway around the peak of Commins Pant-glâs heads off the lane and up a glorious gravel double track with grass up the middle.

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8.47 km

Steep Slate Singletrack Descent

Through the gate and down you go: this is a really narrow, steep and slate-paved singletrack heading straight down the hillside with views of the opposite valley side ahead.

The …

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11.9 km

Grinduro! Wales Gravel Trail

Turn off the road, over the cattle grid and onto prime gravel roads, up and around the corners into the hill south of Machynlleth.

This gravel track leads to the …

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13.5 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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22.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

6.93 km

1.53 km

1.02 km

649 m

206 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

5.35 km

2.60 km

2.19 km

1.54 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Commins Pant-glâs Gravel Climb

Steep Slate Singletrack Descent

Grinduro! Wales Gravel Trail

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

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