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Penmachno Trail has got it all - 30km of fast descents, flowing singletrack, technical riding and boardwalk plus stunning views across the Eryri mountains
The trail can be ridden as one 30km route or as a 19km loop (Dolen Machno), or a 11km loop (Dolen Eryri). Dolen Eryri branches off from Dolen Machno at around the halfway point so, if you're not certain which one to ride start on Dolen Machno and see how you feel when you get to the junction!
Dolen Machno
Distance: 19km
Time: 1.5 - 3 hours
Climb: 560m
This has the fastest descents and biggest climbs, with fast, technical single-track, tight switch-backs and a couple of leg-testing climbs. The fun just never stops!
Dolen Eryri
Distance: 11km
Time: 1 - 2 hours
Climb: 206m
This is all about the flow and the views, with a great mix of sweeping single-track, carving boardwalk, technical pitched stone trail and some of the best views you’ll find in the UK. A truly breath-taking ride
Bike Trail Grade
Red/Difficult
Suitable for
Proficient mountain bikers with good offroad riding skills. Suitable for better quality off-road mountain bikes.
Trail & surface types
Steeper and toughter, mostly singletrack with technical sections. Expect very variable surface types.
Gradients & techinical trail features (TTFs)
A wide range of climbs and descents of a challenging nature will be present. Expect boardwalks, berms, large rocks, medium steps, drop-offs, cambers, water crossings.
Suggested fitness level
Higher level of fitness and stamina
For more information about mountain biking trail grading please visit Natural Resources Wales website on trail grading
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