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Written by stumpy_dan     December 29, 2009    
 
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Snowy MTB Ridge Ride

Not a trail centre!. A complete package of pre planned and packaged routes makes it easy to get the best from the natural trail network in this outstandingly wild and beautiful area.

Ride open forests, struggle up loose and steep climbs, weave down some wonderful descents and find some of the most steepest and challenging drops. Whether you want bone shaking moorland or gentle spins through stunning countryside you’ll find it in the Brecon Beacons.

In order for you to plan your visit, all the routes start and finish at one of the 5 major mountain bike centres called hubs. The rides are also graded to help you in selecting the right route for the day and your own riding fitness/ability

Find out more at the official Mountain Biking Brecon Beacons website: http://www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk/

The original Mach 1-3 trails take you as far out into the wilderness as you want to go on natural, but no less challenging trails. Meanwhile the more recent cli-machx trail winds you high into Dyfi forest before firing you down superbly technical singletrack descents that seem to go on forever.

Trails

Trail Grades
  • Green (Easy)
  • Blue (Moderate)
  • Red (Difficult)
  • Black (Severe)
Type of Trail(s)
Cross Country (XC )
Type of Centre/Base
MTB Base
Website
Website
http://www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk/

Location

Trail Centre or Base
Brecon Beacons
Country
Wales
County/State
Carmarthenshire
Address
The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, LD3 8ER
Directions
The Brecon Beacons National Park is located in South and Mid Wales in the United Kingdom... The southern boundary is just 25 miles north of Cardiff the capital city of Wales. Stretching from Hay on Wye in the east to Llandeilo in the west, it incorporates the Black Mountains, the Central Beacons and Fforest Fawr as well as moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes. From Cardiff: drive north on the A470
Map Co-ordinates
Brecon OS Grid Reference: SN 977262
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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

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The route was a three up and down over three mountains. First time I did it I got lost ran out of daylight and had to head back unfinished on road. Went back a few months later, determined and with more time (start early..) and nailed it. Awesome
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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stumpy_dan Reviewed by stumpy_dan December 31, 2009
Last updated: December 31, 2009
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Black Mountain Route

The route was a three up and down over three mountains. First time I did it I got lost ran out of daylight and had to head back unfinished on road. Went back a few months later, determined and with more time (start early..) and nailed it. Awesome

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Good Points
Sweeping natural trails with miles and miles of singletrack, gnarly natural rocky descents. Beautiful lakes and woods. All you could ask for really.
Bad Points
Not waymarked so easy to get lost.. take a map, compass, supplies, a positive attitude and a mate.
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