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Natural Resources Wales’ mountain bike Mecca, Coed-y-Brenin Forest is home to an ever-increasing network of fantastic handbuilt all-weather singletrack including 'Y Slab' the latest addition. The technical roller coaster riding will have you grinning like a fool, with stunning mountain views of surrounding Snowdonia that’ll take your breath away. The MinorTaur is a blue graded development which complements the established red and black rides. Its specially adapted features make Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park the first truly inclusive mountain bike destination in the United Kingdom.
Coed y Brenin was the first forest to be developed for the sport of mountain biking and to this day retains its reputation as one of the sports premier locations. A range of routes suitable for everyone from families and novices to rocky technical trails for expert riders radiate out from our stunning state of the art eco visitor centre.
The trail network is constantly being expanded and improved too. The Y Ffowndri Skills Area & Bike Park add a range of features to test and develop your riding. And there is soon to be another loop to extend the already popular MinorTaur (Blue) trail. Be sure to take in the breath-taking scenery, with views across to Cadair Idris, glaciated valleys, wild untamed rivers, an expanse of forest and all in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Our car parks and trails are open 24/7
Facilities:
The purpose-built visitor centre offers hot drinks, snacks, main meals, bike hire and a fully equipped shop. There is also a trail running shop and a selection of trail running routes. Be sure to visit, we promise you’ll want to return!
Coed-y-Brenin visitor centre opening hours:
Summer time: 9.00am – 5.00pm every day
Winter time: 9.30am – 4.30pm from Monday to Friday & 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
The Bike Shop, Beics Brenin is open 7 days a week all year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day).
Toilets and showers are available as well as disabled and baby changing facilities. There is also a shop for information, bike wash and pay and display car parking facilities.
Always ride within your ability and the rules of the forest cycle code.
Contact Info
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up to date news about the trails and visitor centre.
For trail information contact Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre: Tel: 01341 440747
For accommodation and tourist information contact Barmouth Tourist Information Centre: Tel 01341 280787
Email [email protected]
Andy looks after the trails at Coed y Brenin, the Gwydir Mawr trail formerly known as the Marin trail & supports the Penmachno volunteer group. He’s the Natural Resources Wales mountain bike ranger and you can follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/MTBRanger
Getting Here:
From North / North East
Head for Manchester. Take M62 / M6 to M56 towards Chester. Take M53 / A55 south and west round Chester then A494 to Mold. Follow A494 through Ruthin and Bala to Dolgellau. From Dolgellau head north on A470, taking a right turn for visitor centre after five miles.
From Midlands, London and South
Head for Birmingham and then take M6 north. Turn west onto M54 past Telford. Take A5 round Shrewsbury then turn onto A458 through Welshpool. Take A470 north to Dolgellau at Mallwyd roundabout. From Dolgellau head north on A470, taking a right turn for visitor centre after five miles.
For Sat Nav/GPS/Mapping Services use: LL40 2HZ
Grid Reference: SH 725 268
Natural Resources Wales’ mountain bike Mecca, Coed-y-Brenin Forest is home to an ever-increasing network of fantastic handbuilt all-weather singletrack including 'Y Slab' the latest addition. The technical roller coaster riding will have you grinning like a fool, with stunning mountain views of surrounding Snowdonia that’ll take your breath away. The MinorTaur is a blue graded development which complements the established red and black rides. Its specially adapted features make Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park the first truly inclusive mountain bike destination in the United Kingdom.
Coed y Brenin was the first forest to be developed for the sport of mountain biking and to this day retains its reputation as one of the sports premier locations. A range of routes suitable for everyone from families and novices to rocky technical trails for expert riders radiate out from our stunning state of the art eco visitor centre.
The trail network is constantly being expanded and improved too. The Y Ffowndri Skills Area & Bike Park add a range of features to test and develop your riding. And there is soon to be another loop to extend the already popular MinorTaur (Blue) trail. Be sure to take in the breath-taking scenery, with views across to Cadair Idris, glaciated valleys, wild untamed rivers, an expanse of forest and all in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Our car parks and trails are open 24/7
Facilities:
The purpose-built visitor centre offers hot drinks, snacks, main meals, bike hire and a fully equipped shop. There is also a trail running shop and a selection of trail running routes. Be sure to visit, we promise you’ll want to return!
Coed-y-Brenin visitor centre opening hours:
Summer time: 9.00am – 5.00pm every day
Winter time: 9.30am – 4.30pm from Monday to Friday & 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
The Bike Shop, Beics Brenin is open 7 days a week all year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day).
Toilets and showers are available as well as disabled and baby changing facilities. There is also a shop for information, bike wash and pay and display car parking facilities.
Always ride within your ability and the rules of the forest cycle code.
Contact Info
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up to date news about the trails and visitor centre.
For trail information contact Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre: Tel: 01341 440747
For accommodation and tourist information contact Barmouth Tourist Information Centre: Tel 01341 280787
Email [email protected]
Andy looks after the trails at Coed y Brenin, the Gwydir Mawr trail formerly known as the Marin trail & supports the Penmachno volunteer group. He’s the Natural Resources Wales mountain bike ranger and you can follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/MTBRanger
Getting Here:
From North / North East
Head for Manchester. Take M62 / M6 to M56 towards Chester. Take M53 / A55 south and west round Chester then A494 to Mold. Follow A494 through Ruthin and Bala to Dolgellau. From Dolgellau head north on A470, taking a right turn for visitor centre after five miles.
From Midlands, London and South
Head for Birmingham and then take M6 north. Turn west onto M54 past Telford. Take A5 round Shrewsbury then turn onto A458 through Welshpool. Take A470 north to Dolgellau at Mallwyd roundabout. From Dolgellau head north on A470, taking a right turn for visitor centre after five miles.
For Sat Nav/GPS/Mapping Services use: LL40 2HZ
Grid Reference: SH 725 268
source: MBWales.com
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Natural Resources Wales - North

This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
95 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Horse
20 trails
- Hike
51 trails
- Trail Running
51 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 4
- 7
- 24
- 19
Region Status
Open as of May 1, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 95
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 96
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Horse
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 51
- Trails Trail Running
- 51
- Total Distance
- 71 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,520 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,147 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,330 ft
- Reports
- 828
- Photos
- 104
- Ridden Counter
- 62,253
Popular Coed y Brenin Mountain Biking Trails
Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Coed-Y-Brenin Cram It In (excl False Teeth) | 15 miles | |
Coed-Y-Brenin Cram It In - West Side | 10 miles | |
dyfi cyb enduro 2018 | 26 miles | |
Coed y Brenin - MBR | 11 miles | |
Cyflym Coch | 8 miles | |
Temtiwr | 5 miles | |
The Beast | 22 miles | |
MinorTaur Trail | 5 miles | |
Tarw Du | 12 miles | |
Tarw Du | 12 miles |
Photos of Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike
trail: R74
18 |
Jun 3, 2024 @ 10:42am
Jun 3, 2024
trail: R74
21 |
Jun 3, 2024 @ 10:42am
Jun 3, 2024
trail: Flightpath
27 |
Feb 26, 2024 @ 11:13am
Feb 26, 2024
trail: Flightpath
29 |
Feb 26, 2024 @ 11:13am
Feb 26, 2024
trail: Flightpath
33 |
Feb 26, 2024 @ 10:56am
Feb 26, 2024
trail: Bwch Bren
13 |
Nov 5, 2023 @ 4:26pm
Nov 5, 2023
trail: Pinderosa
215 |
Nov 23, 2008 @ 1:21pm
Nov 23, 2008
trail: Pinderosa
333 | | 1 comments
Apr 18, 2005 @ 12:18pm
Apr 18, 2005Videos of Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike

trail: False Teeth
0:19 |
193 |
Jan 1, 2020

trail: Uncle Fester
2:30 |
151 |
Feb 2, 2017

trail: Badger
3:55 |
43 |
Jan 7, 2017

trail: Badger
2:23 |
18 |
Jan 7, 2017

trail: Badger
2:03 |
19 |
Jan 7, 2017

trail: Forest Road
3:08 |
506 |
Apr 29, 2016

trail: Badger
0:15 |
27 |
Apr 1, 2016

trail: Badger
0:58 |
41 |
Apr 1, 2016
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Crackle | Apr 24, 2025 @ 2:09am Apr 24, 2025 | Ideal | ukP2NH | ||
Pop | Apr 24, 2025 @ 2:09am Apr 24, 2025 | Ideal | ukP2NH | ||
Nameless | Mar 2, 2025 @ 7:30am Mar 2, 2025 | Dry | nikovelis | ||
Shared use trail | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Variable | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Forest Road | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Variable | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Hwyl Ddu | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Ideal | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Naxos | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Variable | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Mordaith | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Ideal | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Offspring | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Ideal | andybraund NRW-N | ||
Forest Road | Sep 26, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 26, 2024 | Variable | andybraund NRW-N |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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alandc | wishlist | route | activity #71095910 | May 6, 2025 @ 4:03am May 6, 2025 |
wheresjono | ridden | trail | activity #71056816 and 3 more | May 5, 2025 @ 10:04am May 5, 2025 |
fwana12 | vote | trail | activity #71020166 | May 4, 2025 @ 3:30pm May 4, 2025 |
ukP2NH | add | report | activity #70264962 and 1 more | Apr 24, 2025 @ 2:09am Apr 24, 2025 |
ukP2NH | ridden | trail | activity #70264865 and 10 more | Apr 24, 2025 @ 2:04am Apr 24, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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report | Thanks for explaining. I did think it was odd!... | Apr 13, 2024 @ 12:17am Apr 13, 2024 | ||
report | Deleted my report which was dated 24th Feb 24... | Apr 12, 2024 @ 12:24pm Apr 12, 2024 | ||
trail | All open and running well. | Feb 26, 2024 @ 10:33am Feb 26, 2024 | ||
trail | Currently closed -24.07.2023 due to forest... | Jul 24, 2023 @ 12:01pm Jul 24, 2023 | ||
trail | Turn left after bridge and ascend via Bwch... | Jul 6, 2023 @ 2:45pm Jul 6, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Antur Stiniog | 2 | 1 | 13.4 km | ||
Coedwig Dyfi Forest | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14.4 km | |
Rhiwlwyfen | 1 | 16.6 km | |||
Beddgelert forest | 1 | 17.9 km | |||
Abercegir Caban and Beudy Banc | 1 | 20 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 95 | 71 miles | 10,522 ft | 32 miles | 1,148 ft | #137 | #9 | 92 | 834 | 11 | 7,392 | |
E-Bike | 60 | 55 miles | 6,759 ft | 23 miles | 1,102 ft | #168 | #10 | 804 | 4 | 1,214 | ||
Horse | 20 | 21 miles | 2,041 ft | 8 miles | 1,027 ft | #892 | #37 | 97 | ||||
Hike | 51 | 52 miles | 5,607 ft | 21 miles | 1,148 ft | #1,014 | #20 | 775 | 83 | |||
Trail Running | 51 | 52 miles | 5,607 ft | 21 miles | 1,148 ft | #1,019 | #21 | 775 | 84 |
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