Fundamentals of Mountain Biking - Dolwyddelan Figure of 8

**** This Breeze bike ride is a beginners mountain bike ride, brought to you by a qualified Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leader. To deliver rides as per the remit of the Fundamentals of MTB Award, I also hold a valid 2 day outdoor first aid certificate. ****

This ride is on quiet roads and forest tracks exploring the valley called Cwm Penamner leading from Dolwyddelan along the old Roman Road , Sarn Helen, following the Afon Cwm Penamner. On return to the station car park we will proceed along various tracks and lanes back to Betws Y Coed. From here I will take you by van to collect your cars. (Leaving the bikes safely at our bike shop)

If you prefer you can meet me at our shop at 9.30 am where you can leave your car , LL24 0AD Beics Betws Vicarage Road Bews Y coed then we will take you and your bike to the start point . (I can only take around 3 people with their bikes)

After the initial hill out of the village the route undulates and is mostly on compacted gravel tracks. This part of the ride is mainly traffic free . The track returning back to Betws Y Coed can be wet and muddy and we will walk one or tow short sections . There is one quite steep hill

Great for a Gravel Bike, E Mountain, /E Gravel Bike or standard mountain bike. The route is suitable for those who have not ridden off road before. Please note that there may not be any phone reception in this valley.

We can visit the local shop or pub for coffee on return

If you don't have a suitable bike please get in touch and I can supply one

We will park at the station car park in Dolwyddelan . Turn off the A470 into Dolwyddelan past the Spar shop and the car park is along this road on the left There is small charge of £1 for parking here.

Helmets , full finger gloves, warm clothing and shoes/boots must be worn, Please bring a spare innner tube. Protective Glasses a drink and snack are advised

Newbies are especially welcome we won't leave anyone behind