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9.3 miles
Distance
1,911 ft
Climb
-1,916 ft
Descent
1,202 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
341 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-89.5%
Grade max
49.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,885 ft
Distance flat
The cli-machx was built in 2005 and is sited in the Dyfi forest; now looked after by Beicio Mynydd Dyfi MTB
It's a 15km round trip, with 9km of built single track with compressions and whoops, rock slab drop offs and some beautiful flowing turns.
The last descent is one of the longest in Wales and features rocky jumps, berms and drops as it traverses above the valley
The finale is a sequence of eight huge berms following quickly after each other. Hit them high enough and fast enough and they ride really well, but don't look down
There's also plenty of informal free-riding in the forest, but it isn't waymarked, so take a map or get a local guide (Rikki Barratt MTB, Bike Corris or Wheelism)
There are no trail head facilities unfortunately, but there are 2 excellent pubs and cafe vey nearby, both of which rely on passing trade, so please pop in for a pint or some food if you can.
Just a 200 metres from the ClimachX is the Dwynant pub. They have excellent beer and occasional food. Details here - http://www.tafarndwynant.co.uk
Just a mile up the road in Corris is The Slaters Arms. A lovely bike friendly pub with regular pub grub and fantastic beer. Details here - http://www.theslatersarms.com/
Also in Corris is Idris Stores, a hugely popular and friendly cafe/shop
Detailed Description
Cli-MachX is a 9 mile popular red route located near Machynlleth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,911 ft with a max elevation of 1,202 ft then descends -1,916 ft.
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time1 hr 25 min
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Altitude min341 ft
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Altitude start407 ft
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Altitude end404 ft
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Climb1,911 ft
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Descent-1,916 ft
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Grade max-89.5%
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Grade min49.7%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,885 ft
7 Reviews & Comments
Mabruxknot
It's a cross county route with a final good downhill. Seems silly to berate it for having uphill. Get fit! Did it after rainy period. Lots of puddles. Surface is solid though. No mud. The rock garden is hideous in the wet. The last part of the downhill is fantastic (verging on black, not red).
Jim-from-Aber
Trail running really sweet yesterday (20/02/24) considering the amount of rain this winter . Yes there are puddles no the trail is not groomed yes its gnarly AF and that's the appeal.
The last 3km takes a lot of skill to clear between the techy rock garden which must be the longest anywhere and the all out DH that follows it puts this above any other "red" trail i've come across
The last 3km takes a lot of skill to clear between the techy rock garden which must be the longest anywhere and the all out DH that follows it puts this above any other "red" trail i've come across
MTBIsMyXBox
Agree with ‘Where’s my ball’ some extremely boggy pools near final descent so if it looks muddy ahead it is! Glorious Sun after last few days of rain so some run-off streams with collected puddles so keep the Winter / wet tyres on, add mudguards & even some wet weather gear or you’ll look like the Mud Yeti by the end!
Overall about 2/5: a LOT of roads up for little fun & final ⅓ descent is I’d say a Black Run so keep yer fingers on the brakes and watch those sharp rocks & vertiginous edges. Had more fun elsewhere but ticked this off the bucket MTB-list.
Overall about 2/5: a LOT of roads up for little fun & final ⅓ descent is I’d say a Black Run so keep yer fingers on the brakes and watch those sharp rocks & vertiginous edges. Had more fun elsewhere but ticked this off the bucket MTB-list.
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