Mach 3 is the longest of the three cross-country style adventure routes out of Machynlleth, and also features the technical descent known as ‘The Chute’. If you’re heading out on …

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

1.34 km in total

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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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1.24 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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8.48 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.

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19.5 km

The Chute

This is normally ridden down as part of the Mach 3 route. Be careful as slippery in the wet. Further down is very narrow with a deep ravine running alongside. …

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20.8 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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27.3 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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35.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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21.4 km

8.54 km

2.59 km

1.37 km

923 m

315 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

6.83 km

5.17 km

1.71 km

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Mach 3 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Steep Slate Singletrack Descent

The Chute

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

Llyfnant Forest Descent

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