Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Trail Centre
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Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike trail centre is in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales near Dolgellaua. Coed y Brenin stands as a core part of MTB history and is still today forging it's future. Being the very first dedicated trail centre in the UK it has the respect of the whole community far and wide. Even today it is still the largest with 7 single-track trails that cover an impressive 140km. There are trails for all rider ability levels and five of these trials, are red or above. The terrain is a combination of natural trails and armoured man-made sections.
The original and to many still the best. The trail network is constantly being expanded and includes:
- 3 red
- 3 black
- 1 blue
- 1 green
An exciting freeride zone is currently under construction due Summer 2013!
There are three red mountain bike trails:
Temtiwr
- The Temtiwr is 8.7km long. This is a short but technical trail – not for novices. Has one long climb on fire road and a great fun technical rocky descent.
Cyflym Coch
- The Cyflym trail is 10.8km long. Starting down Yr Afon Trail, Cyflym coch cuts left up a short technical climb onto Pinderosa. It then pieces together the best of Coed y Brenin’s fast and flowing trail sections. Climbs are relatively short.
Dragons Back
- The Dragons Back trail is 31.1km. Previous mtb experience is recommended should you decide to tackle this trail. Long climbs, tight singletrack and long and fast descents
And three black mountain bike trails:
MBR
- The MBR is 18.4km long. This predominantly open and flowing trail offers long sweeping descents through spectacular scenery. The new section of the Pink Heifer is something special. Once at the bottom, expect to climb and then descend the “Beginning of the End”, the most technically challenging section of the trail.
Beast of Brenin
- The Beast of Brenin is a tough 38.2km. A long distance route only for the fit.
Tarw
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The Tawr is 20.2km long. It is technically challenging ride with twisty, rocky sections and fast flowing descents.
MinorTaur (Blue)
- The 10km blue trail is quite unique as it is one of the first truly inclusive trails being specially adpated to be ridden by disabled people. It is made up of three loops with the final loop being the most technical.
Yr Afon (Green)
- This 10.8km trail. One for the family to enjoy (although there are a few climbs) . It it is mainly on forest road and there is a shorter 7km option.
Free Ride Zone - (Due Summer 2013)
- The foundation is going in for the free ride zone. It will snake down the slope with 8 bermed turns and plenty of features to get you airborne. There is also a drop off zone and a single track zone. All planned for summer 2013.
Closest Bike Shop
- Beics Brenin (at the centre) www.beicsbrenin.co.uk
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Average user rating from: 4 user(s)
| Overall rating | 4.7 | |
| Grin Factor | 4.5 | |
| Trail Variety | 5.0 | |
| Skills Development | 4.5 | |
| Trail Quality | 4.5 | |
| Facilities | 5.0 |
I visited Coed Y Brenin today for the first time and was not dissapointed. The visitor center is very good and the locals very helpful there is a small but well stocked bike shop downstairs and even showers if you so wish. We did the dragons back run today and it did not dissapoint. Although I should point out I was a little let down that all the climbs seem to be on fire roads and therefore not very challenging except in length. Having said that the views when you got to the top were amazing especially with the weather we had today. The grin factor came from the descents each one with something different to challenge you and the speed you gained during the descents just made them all the more sick I can definitely say I will be going back again very soon I think all in all you are provided with the perfect area to have an awesome day of riding.
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The Visitor center
Condition of The Trails
Improvements Are Still Being Made
Lots of fun flowing singletrack to be found, as well as rocks and roots; usually have a good day at Coed y Brenin.
| Overall rating | 4.7 | |
| Grin Factor | 4.0 | |
| Trail Variety | 5.0 | |
| Skills Development | 5.0 | |
| Trail Quality | 4.5 | |
| Facilities | 5.0 |
Coed y brenin
Normally do the Beast of brenin with a few alterations; the first to avoid the utterly pointless fire road climb and descent (descending on a fire road whist fast, is not actually as fun as single track) that gets you to the Gomez trail section, and the second to ride Pugsleys bottom to the end of Uncle fester again, as they are fun.
Lots of fun flowing singletrack to be found, as well as rocks and roots; usually have a good day at Coed y Brenin.
User Review
good trail centre facilities
Lots of variety and there's something for evryone from easy green up to technical black. Having said that, it is stillxc rather than dh, even the black.
I didn't notice much difference between red and black, and both had significant areas of rock garden type stuff.
There's a new blue downhill berm route which is great fun
The visitor are is good, with bike wash facilites and knowledgeable locals in the shop.
| Overall rating | 4.2 | |
| Grin Factor | 4.0 | |
| Trail Variety | 4.5 | |
| Skills Development | 4.5 | |
| Trail Quality | 4.0 | |
| Facilities | 4.0 |
Rocky
Lots of trails with some criss crossing each other, so it's useful to take a map with you in case you go wrong or if you want to switch route.
Lots of variety and there's something for evryone from easy green up to technical black. Having said that, it is stillxc rather than dh, even the black.
I didn't notice much difference between red and black, and both had significant areas of rock garden type stuff.
There's a new blue downhill berm route which is great fun
The visitor are is good, with bike wash facilites and knowledgeable locals in the shop.
User Review
The new blue is really good fun.
Good facilites
| Overall rating | 2.9 | |
| Grin Factor | 3.0 | |
| Trail Variety | 2.5 | |
| Skills Development | 2.5 | |
| Trail Quality | 3.0 | |
| Facilities | 4.0 |
Temtiwr red trail
I think this is just a quick way to do the last section on one of the other much better trails. The final section is brill and rocky with great flow but the up is so boring you may as well be on Tarmac. Saying that there is a lovely fast short mid way section that traverses the side of the mountain. If you in a rush and got under an hour to kill then this is a nice option otherwise go for one of the other brill trails they have here.