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Marin


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 5/5)

About Marin

The Marin Trail is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant singletrack and truly awesome scenery make this a trail to remember. Most, but not all, of the climbs are on forest roads and tracks giving you time to take in the views of the mountains of Snowdonia, and all of the descents are on singletrack. The singletrack varies from very tight, technical and rocky to wonderfully open and flowing, from dark forest to exposed ridgelines.

How to get there:

Marin can be started from Nant Cottage in Gwydyr. Llanrwst is the nearest town or village.

Turn west off the B5106 near Gwydyr Castle up a minor road into the forest and take the first forest road on your left.

OS Grid Reference: SH 788605
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Cyclist on Marin Trail (Pandora's Rocks)

Nant Cottage Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Difficult
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
16 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2-4 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Gareth Jones

0845 6040845
e-mail: gareth.g.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Spingle (5 Stars)
30/May/2009
Really good fun and long.

Name: Gary (5 Stars)
13/May/2009
Great trail, i'll be going back again

Name: Pilky (5 Stars)
9/May/2009
Awesome trail-save some energy for the last descent!!!

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

Gwydyr Cycle Trail Guide (front)
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Gwydyr Cycle Trail Guide (back)
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