Mach3 route

near Machynlleth

21.1 miles

Distance

2,411 ft

Climb

-2,429 ft

Descent

1,620 ft

High Point

-18 ft

Altitude change

45 ft

Altitude min

74 ft

Altitude start

56 ft

Altitude end

-37.3%

Grade max

65.8%

Grade min

13 miles

Distance climb

8 miles

Distance down

1,854 ft

Distance flat

The big one: Expect long climbs and challenging descents that will cook your legs and test your skills – it also feels longer than its 34 km distance suggests. The start shares some trail with Mach 2, before heading off south through the forest and onto the moors, before returning along some sweet track and grass descents. The highlight of the return leg is ‘the Chute’, a technically challenging steep and rocky descent.

Detailed Description

Mach3 is a 21 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Machynlleth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 2,411 ft with a max elevation of 1,620 ft then descends -2,429 ft.

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Stats

Distance

21 miles
Altitude min

45 ft
Altitude start

74 ft
Altitude end

56 ft
Climb

2,411 ft
Descent

-2,429 ft
Grade max

-37.3%
Grade min

65.8%
Distance climb

13 miles
Distance down

8 miles
Distance flat

1,854 ft

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Riding area

Coedwig Dyfi Forest
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

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