Cycling : Snowdonia National Park has a dramatic mixture of rugged mountains, forests, valleys, moors, rocky peaks, disused railways and not forgetting a breathtaking coastline, making it perfect for all types of cycling.

The Haybarn is the ideal base for cycling whether it be road or mountain biking, you can do both straight from the door.

We are on the Ffordd Braildford Way more information below

WORLD CLASS MOUNTAIN BIKING IN BIG FORESTS AND BIG BAD ROCKY MOUNTAINS

ROAD CYCLING: A HUGE VARIETY OF TECHNICAL CLIMBS, UNDULATING ROADS AND SWEEPING DESCENTS

FAMILY FRIENDLY ROUTES, FOREST TRACKS, ALL WEATHER TRAILS, DISUSED RAILWAYS, SERIOUSLY STEEP CHALLENGES, COASTAL ROUTES

MOUNTAIN BIKING :

You can cycle straight from the Haybarn.
We have a secure lock up storage garage.
A bike stand for any repairs.
A hose for washing dirty bikes
Washing machine and tumble dryer for dirty cycling gear.

For more detailed information, maps, tours, bike hire and grades visit any of the titles below

Here is a selection of the most well known centres and trails

ANTUR STINIOG 4 miles 01766238007 (route map) The best mountain bike uplift in Snowdonia Wales! Antur Stiniog offers 14 fantastic downhill trails, graded green to black, and the best mountain bike uplift service in the UK, some say the world. The trails have had international acclaims from Mtb press and riders alike.

To fully experience the uplift service, it is highly recommended booking a full day ticket. This will uplift up to 20 runs a day. Arriving early is recommended. There is mountain bike hire powered by Nukeproof.

A state of the art fully equipped downhill centre complete with jump site, cafe, shop, showers, bike maintenance and bike wash. There is also an outdoor shop, information centre, coffee house and art gallery in the heart of Blaenau Ffestibiog.

Open 5 days a week (Thurs - Mon) April - October, 4 days a week (Thur - Sun) from Oct - Mar

Centre opens: 8am - 5pm

Morning uplift 10am Afternoon uplift 1.30pm

Summer evening ticket available on request Prices per rider

Full day (Fri/Sat/Sun) £36, Full day (Mon/Thurs) £33

Half day (Fri/Sat/Sun - phone to book) £25 Half day (Mon/Thurs - phone to book) £23

Single uplift £5.00 only available if the space is there.

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Pennachno forest 9.6 miles (route map) The Penmachno trails are the hidden gem of North Wales mountain biking, 30km of super-sweet single track and scenic forest trails. The trails are split into two loops, which can be ridden individually or as one amazing 30km ride. Be warned if you do ride the complete circuit, just as you get your breath back from the descent on loop 1 the views on loop 2 will take it away again!

Dolen Machno Loop 1 Red grade 19km 560m climb 1.5- 3hrs

Dolen Eryri loop 2 Red grade 11km 206m climb 1 - 2hrs

Once you have ripped round the trails don't forget to 'pay back your dirt'. The trails are managed by a local community group, and funded by donations from bikers and maintained by volunteers.

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Coed y Brenin 12.2 miles (route map) The UK's first and largest dedicated mountain bike trail centre, Coed y Brenin not only has miles of exceptional singletrack for experienced and expert riders, but also great family and intermediate trails for all abilities.

Bike hire: offering Full Day (9am - 4pm) or 3 Hour periods.

There is a shop with a wide range of accessories and bikes,

A visitors centre, Cafe, showers and 24hr toilets

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Marin Trail 18.6 miles (route map) The Marin trail is a popular mountain bike trail. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant single track and truly awesome scenery. The climbs on the forest roads and tracks give you time to take all this in. The single track varies from very tight, technical and rocky to wonderfully open and flowing, from dark forest to exposed ridge lines.

A map of the trail can be brought from the Betws y Coed Tourist information Centre. It is also advisable that you carry the relevant OS map with you.

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Beddgelert Forest 18.3 miles (route map) There are two loops. The 9.5km Derwen trail yellow A pleasant tour of the Beddgelert forest.The climbs are steady and the views across Snowdonia are wonderful. The route takes in the lake which is a lovely place to stop. There are some steep hills on the return along with some uneven track surfaces. A green trail which is 4km.

Beddgelert Bikes Bike hire, sales, and service

Open throughout the year

Suitable for all ages

Beautiful location with views to Mt. Snowdon and Mt. Hegog

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The Mawddach Trail 18.6 miles (route map) 9 miles one way ,the Trail joins the towns of Dolgellau and Barmonth, along the beautiful shores of the Mawddach Estuary. It has the advantage of being totally flat. Following the track of the old railway line,you can join the trail at a number of locations, with car parks at the start in Doldellau at Y Marian, and then along the trail at Pont y Wernddu, Penmaenpool, Arthog and Mofa Mawddach.

The Mawddach Trail is also the perfect family cycle trail. It provides flat and easy cycling for its entire length as well as wide open views of the heart of Snowdonia National Park.

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Lon Gwy rfai 18 miles (route map) This is a multi-use 4.5 mile recreational path created especially for walkers/cyclists and horse riders. The path leads through a variety of landscapes offering views of Llyn y Gadair. The path is even and wide so suitable for some powered tramper type vehicles or power assisted wheelchairs. There are some steep sections and a footbridge or ford within the forest.

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Road Cycling

You can road cycle straight from the Haybarn.
We have a secure lock up storage garage.
A bike stand for any repairs.
A hose for washing dirty bikes
Washing machine and tumble dryer for dirty cycling gear.

It is impossible to name them all so here are a few suggestions and again links to great websites with all the information you will need:

Ffordd Brailsford Way The haybarn is situated along the Brailsford way, making it an ideal base from which to start and end from. There are two stunning cycle routes one 50 miles and the other 75 miles. ' There's no better cycling, or a more stunning part of the world than Snowdonia. ' Sir Dave Brailsford CBE

Caffi Colwyn- Betws y Coed loop 44.8 miles long

Climb out of Bethesda - Llyn Ogwen loop from Capel Curig 32.2 miles long

Llyn ogwen - Betws - Coed loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog 65.2 miles long

Harlech - -Steepest road in the world loop from Penrhyndeudraeth 45.5 miles long