North Wales is great for cycling, with plenty of routes, from easy rides to serious challenges, along the coast and through the mountains and forests.
Here are some of the best places to cycle in North Wales:
Penmachno Mountain Bike Trail
In Snowdonia National Park, this trail has more than 18 miles of single-track riding in two loops, which you can ride separately or together for a longer day. There's a mix of technical sections and flowing trail, so it suits a range of abilities.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Coed y Brenin is one of the best-known mountain biking centres around, with trails for beginners through to experts. The trails are well maintained, and there's a bike shop and other facilities on site.
Llandegla Forest
Llandegla is popular, with a big network of forest trails for all abilities, from easy family routes to hard black runs. There's a café and bike hire on site, so it makes a good day out.
Llyn Brenig
For road cyclists, the roads around Llyn Brenig are quiet and scenic, with rolling hills around the reservoir. They work for a gentle ride or a harder training session.
Anglesey
Anglesey mixes coastal and countryside cycling. The roads are quiet and the sea views are lovely, so it suits riders who want to take their time, and there's plenty of history and some pretty villages to stop at along the way.
Cycling in North Wales
Any of these routes will show you some of the best of North Wales by bike. Paths are clearly marked and there are good services along the way, which makes it easy to get around. So pack your gear and get out there!
