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SaveAberystwyth trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant Yr Arian and Myherin.
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- Mountain Bike
38 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Gravel Bike
21 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 1
- 3
- 14
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Aug 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 38
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 21
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Total Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,385 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,494 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,616 ft
- Reports
- 398
- Photos
- 56
- Completed Counter
- 10,141
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Bwlch Nant Yr Arian
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Bwlch Nant yr Arian
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- 10
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Myherin
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Popular Aberystwyth Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3,517 ft • 22 ft • 679 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 791 ft • 33 ft • 640 •
Short section of singletrack with a stone surface, slightly uphill.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 984 ft • 18 ft • 635 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1,522 ft • 5 ft • 630 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,352 ft • 6 ft • 626 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 4,566 ft • 119 ft • 619 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, bridge, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,922 ft • 8 ft • 578 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,123 ft • 11 ft • 532 •
The Melindwr trail is in two loops. The first loop is under 2km with one forest road climb, a fine view with a bench and one super fun flowy descent with lots of berms back to the visitor centre. Riding both loops is 5km. This takes you...
Aberystwyth Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 951 ft • 16 • Loop •
“Got there late or want a final quick blast before you go home? Pendam is the definitive “Now That’s...
★ 4.5 • 11 miles • 1,590 ft • 20 • Loop •
This is the red-graded summit trail at Nant yr Arian.
17 miles • 2,037 ft • 22 • Out & Back •
Great route which combines the best of the backcountry riding on offer at Bwlch Nant yr Arian with the...
22 miles • 2,719 ft • 27 • Out & Back •
The complete 35km Syfydrin trail which combines excellent techincal singletrack and lung-busting climbs...
• 16 miles • 3,718 ft • 16 •
• 15 miles • 3,117 ft • 9 •
Photos of Aberystwyth Mountain Bike
Videos of Aberystwyth Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| To The Mark of Zorro | Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:31am (Europe/London) Aug 10, 2026 | Variable | callaghanclan | ||
| Mark of Zorro | Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:11pm (Europe/London) Jun 12, 2026 | Ideal | PercyPongo | ||
| Stumpy DH To Farm | May 27, 2026 @ 2:28pm (Europe/London) May 27, 2026 | Unknown | fez-uk | ||
| Melindwr Loop 2 | May 2, 2026 @ 9:45pm (Europe/London) May 2, 2026 | Unknown | Tony223Hre | ||
| Hippity Hop | Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:27pm (Europe/London) Apr 20, 2026 | Variable | NoahAdsaVH | ||
| Digger's End | Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:27pm (Europe/London) Apr 20, 2026 | Variable | NoahAdsaVH | ||
| The Spine | Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:27pm (Europe/London) Apr 20, 2026 | Dry | NoahAdsaVH | ||
| Melindwr Loop | Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:11pm (Europe/London) Apr 10, 2026 | Wet | sjm13 | ||
| Drunken Druid | Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Europe/London) Apr 10, 2026 | Wet | sjm13 | ||
| The Italian Job | Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Europe/London) Apr 10, 2026 | Wet | sjm13 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devans251 | wishlist | region | activity #103356353 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:06am Sep 8, 2026 |
| callaghanclan | add | report | activity #101179151 | Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:25am Aug 10, 2026 |
| ambrosewales | ridden | trail | activity #100259480 | Jul 29, 2026 @ 3:23am Jul 29, 2026 |
| MisoDSn5VR | vote | trail | activity #98444010 | Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:26pm Jul 4, 2026 |
| SBolton | wishlist | route | activity #97352302 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 4:25pm Jun 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A bit terrifying in places. Good challenging... | Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:48am Aug 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail closed, trees have been felled across... | Jun 16, 2025 @ 12:19am Jun 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | This "progressive" trail has the biggest... | Jul 31, 2024 @ 1:57pm Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun bit of trail but not worth the 6 or 7... | Jul 31, 2024 @ 1:45pm Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| report | Think its open now. Barriers removed. Some... | May 23, 2024 @ 3:17pm May 23, 2024 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k36 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge30 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k36 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge30 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 38 | 33 miles | 6,385 ft | 16 miles | 1,496 ft | #2,451 | #79 | 56 | 398 | 4 | 4,727 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 12 miles | 3,320 ft | 7 miles | 1,263 ft | #4,182 | #149 | 374 | 990 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 21 | 25 miles | 3,205 ft | 11 miles | 1,496 ft | #1,777 | #79 | 62 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 20 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 1,161 ft | #2,251 | #75 | 88 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 587 ft | 1 mile | 791 ft | #2,184 | #126 | 31 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 180 ft | 2,388 ft | 354 ft | 140 | ||||||
| Hike | 23 | 25 miles | 3,671 ft | 11 miles | 1,496 ft | #6,521 | #158 | 373 | 120 | |||
| Trail Running | 23 | 25 miles | 3,671 ft | 11 miles | 1,496 ft | #5,997 | #145 | 373 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth are:
- Mark of Zorro (4.4/5)
- The Italian Job (4.3/5)
- The Reaper (4.3/5)
- High As A Kite (4.3/5)
- Melindwr Loop 2 (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Aberystwyth?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Aberystwyth. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Aberystwyth?
The longest trail in Aberystwyth is Syfydrin Trail at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Aberystwyth?
The best hiking trails in Aberystwyth are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Aberystwyth?
The best trail running trails in Aberystwyth are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth has a total of 38 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Aberystwyth?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Aberystwyth is Syfydrin Trail with 289 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Aberystwyth?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Aberystwyth is Syfydrin Trail with 879 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Aberystwyth is Mini Skirt with an average grade of 7.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Aberystwyth?
The overall region status for Aberystwyth is Clear / Green. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Aberystwyth?
Yes, Aberystwyth supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Aberystwyth that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Aberystwyth?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Aberystwyth are: View all mountain biking routes in Aberystwyth.
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What is the highest summit in Aberystwyth?
The highest summit in Aberystwyth is Pumlumon Fawr at 2,451 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Aberystwyth?
The most popular Strava segments in Aberystwyth are:
- Flow to Lake (11,091 athletes)
- Italian Job to turn (10,616 athletes)
- Hip Hop Bunny Hop (10,353 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Aberystwyth?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Aberystwyth. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Aberystwyth?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Aberystwyth. View all adaptive trails in Aberystwyth for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Aberystwyth?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Aberystwyth are:
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