A fantastic mountain bike traverse of the mountains of Mid-Wales, described here over three days. Remote, beautiful and with some tremendous riding. Also check out route cards for days 1 and 2. This is a linear route.
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Difficulty: DifficultDistance: 31.07 miles (50 km)
Total ascent: 1,211m
Time: 5 – 7 hours (Mountain biking)
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Additional Information
Start Llangurig, SN894802; Finish Dyfi/Dovey Junction, SN696980
Nearest town:
Llangurig
Terrain:
Steep down hill rocky tracks, high rolling moorland mountain biking mainly on grass, track and minor roads. . Exposed to wind and rain. Remote location.
Seasonal variations:
More of an undertaking in wet, and or windy conditions. Navigation in places will need care in poor visibility.
Public transport:
Difficult to reach with bikes on public transport. Car is best.
Guidebooks:
Basic info and a very good video of the route can be viewed here. https://www.mtb.wales/transcambrianway
Maps:
OS Explorer 213 (1:25,000), OS Explorer 214 (1:25,000), OS Explorer 215 (1:25,000), OS Explorer OL23 (1:25,000), OS Landranger 135 (1:50,000), OS Landranger 136 (1:50,000), OS Landranger 147 (1:50,000)
Accommodation:
Bluebell Inn at Llangurig often has rooms available. Camping near junction with A44. Plenty of accommodation options in and close to Machynlleth.
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Tourist info:
Llanidloes (01686 412 855); Rhayader (01597 810591); Newtown (01686 625 580)
Further Routes
by Mark Glaister - Assistant Editor
- The Trans Cambrian Way MTB route - day 2 20 Jul, 2023
- The Trans Cambrian Way MTB route - day 1 20 Jul, 2023