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MTB Trails in Snowdonia

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Looking for the best mountain biking routes in Snowdonia? Then browse our collection of 20 mtb rides around this beautiful natural park in Gwynedd below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Gwydir Mawr (Marin) trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:27
24.0 km
A selection of red graded trails at Coed Y Brenin — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:30
25.2 km
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:34
18.5 km
Penmachno MTB trails — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Intermediate
02:52
28.6 km
Sarn Helen and Capel Chapel loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Intermediate
01:45
19.5 km
Mawddach Trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Easy
01:53
30.4 km
Cadair Idris mountain — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:46
25.8 km
Pont Scethin loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:11
19.9 km
Llyn Cowlyd and the Crafnant valley loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Intermediate
02:36
27.5 km
Pistyll Cain waterfalls – Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre loop from Ganllwyd
Intermediate
01:50
21.0 km
Llyn Trawsfyndd loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Intermediate
00:59
14.0 km
Beddgelert Forest loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Expert
02:15
22.4 km
Hiraethog MTB circuit
Intermediate
03:32
42.0 km
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre – Pistyll Cain waterfalls loop from Ganllwyd
Intermediate
03:33
35.5 km
Penllyn Forest and the Dee Valley circular from Bala
Expert
05:24
60.6 km
Mynydd y Cemmaes Dovey Valley loop
Intermediate
03:03
32.6 km
Foel Lus and the Druid stone circle
Easy
00:26
3.92 km
Uncle Fester (red) – Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre loop from Bronaber
Expert
02:53
32.1 km
Bacwn mtb singletrack trail – Reid a Ras loop from Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst
Intermediate
02:02
23.9 km
Great challenge – Reid a Ras loop from Capel Garmon
Intermediate
02:29
26.3 km

The 20 best MTB rides in Snowdonia

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    1

    Gwydir Mawr (Marin) trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:27
    24.0 km
    9.8 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Expert

    4.8

    (39)

    964

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    2
    2

    A selection of red graded trails at Coed Y Brenin — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:30
    25.2 km
    10.1 km/h
    540 m
    550 m
    Expert

    4.8

    (24)

    748

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    3
    3

    Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:34
    18.5 km
    7.2 km/h
    1,010 m
    1,010 m
    Expert

    4.8

    (17)

    309

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    4
    4

    Penmachno MTB trails — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:52
    28.6 km
    10.0 km/h
    590 m
    600 m
    Intermediate

    4.9

    (20)

    341

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    5
    5

    Sarn Helen and Capel Chapel loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    01:45
    19.5 km
    11.2 km/h
    420 m
    420 m
    Intermediate

    4.3

    (8)

    97

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    6
    6

    Mawddach Trail — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    01:53
    30.4 km
    16.2 km/h
    250 m
    250 m
    Easy

    5.0

    (5)

    141

    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Cadair Idris mountain — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:46
    25.8 km
    9.3 km/h
    930 m
    930 m
    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    102

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    8
    8

    Pont Scethin loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:11
    19.9 km
    9.1 km/h
    750 m
    750 m
    Expert

    4.5

    (4)

    39

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    9
    9

    Llyn Cowlyd and the Crafnant valley loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:36
    27.5 km
    10.5 km/h
    680 m
    680 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (5)

    47

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    10
    10

    Pistyll Cain waterfalls – Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre loop from Ganllwyd

    01:50
    21.0 km
    11.4 km/h
    330 m
    330 m
    Intermediate

    4.7

    (51)

    1383

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    11
    11

    Llyn Trawsfyndd loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    00:59
    14.0 km
    14.2 km/h
    160 m
    160 m
    Intermediate

    4.7

    (15)

    44

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    12
    12

    Beddgelert Forest loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

    02:15
    22.4 km
    9.9 km/h
    510 m
    510 m
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    21

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    13
    13

    Hiraethog MTB circuit

    03:32
    42.0 km
    11.9 km/h
    830 m
    830 m
    Intermediate

    3.0

    (1)

    5

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    14
    14

    Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre – Pistyll Cain waterfalls loop from Ganllwyd

    03:33
    35.5 km
    10.0 km/h
    840 m
    840 m
    Intermediate

    4.8

    (34)

    1167

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    15
    15

    Penllyn Forest and the Dee Valley circular from Bala

    05:24
    60.6 km
    11.2 km/h
    1,440 m
    1,440 m
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    16
    16

    Mynydd y Cemmaes Dovey Valley loop

    03:03
    32.6 km
    10.7 km/h
    800 m
    810 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    17
    17

    Foel Lus and the Druid stone circle

    00:26
    3.92 km
    9.2 km/h
    130 m
    130 m
    Easy
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Uncle Fester (red) – Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre loop from Bronaber

    02:53
    32.1 km
    11.1 km/h
    630 m
    640 m
    Expert

    4.7

    (35)

    1159

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    19
    19

    Bacwn mtb singletrack trail – Reid a Ras loop from Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst

    02:02
    23.9 km
    11.8 km/h
    520 m
    520 m
    Intermediate

    6

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Great challenge – Reid a Ras loop from Capel Garmon

    02:29
    26.3 km
    10.6 km/h
    590 m
    590 m
    Intermediate

    4.8

    (8)

    173

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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