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Coed y Brenin


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 4.8/5)

About Coed y Brenin

Please be aware that there will be heavy wagons frequently passing through the overflow car park, Mon-Fri, for the next few weeks. Please proceed with caution and follow all signage

Coed y Brenin is home to some of the finest mountain biking in the UK with waymarked technical trails and a newly opened family route, all based from the New Visitor Centre at Dolgefeilliau. There are also a number of waymarked all-ability and family walking trails, two running trails, a magnificent tiered childrens play area, bike hire and a stunning cafe with views to die for!

DVD's of the Forest Park and TRAIL GUIDES for the Mountain Biking and Walking Trails can be found by following the links on the right hand side of the page.

Full details can be obtained from the Visitor Centre, 01341 440747, which is open daily from 1000 to 1600. Coed-y-Brenin can be found in the South of the Snowdonia National Park near Dolgellau, covering an area of some 9,000 acres around the valleys of the rivers Mawddach, Eden, Gain and Wen. To the West lie the rugged Rhinog mountains, to the East the remote Rhobell Fawr and to the South the magnificent Cader Idris.

Why not watch the visitor centre video for a flavour of what awaits you at Coed y Brenin.

How to get there:

Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.

East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs.

OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Start your visit from:

Hermon
Glasdir
Pont Cae'n y Coed
Pandy
Ty'n y Groes
Tyddyn Gwladys
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

What's on in Coed y Brenin

Coed y Brenin visitor centre with views to Cader Idris

Facilities:

ParkingToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingPicnicFishingBarbecueArboretumEducationalOrienteeringPlay Area
walking

Open access, Waymarked walks and miles of Public Rights of Way.

cycling

Open access on forest roads.5 Waymarked routes and Bridleways.

horse riding

Open access on forest roads, Bridleways.

Contact:

Hilary Malyon

0845 604 0845
e-mail: hilary.malyon@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Jack Goode (4 Stars)
18/Jun/2009
I think they need new
paths and more new sign
posts people won't be
lost on there walks

Name: GERAINT
3/Jun/2009
It is so dangerous walking in the woods,someday somebody will be seriously injured.Some of the bikers dont show any consideration to walkers,they ride past at such great speed,some will shout to warn that they are passing,none have bells on their bikes.We walk a lot through the forests,and we have been lucky that we have not been injured.Are you responsible for any injuries caused to pedestrians caused by these bikers.I thought it was illegal to ride a bike without a bell

Name: Zac
17/May/2009
Really,really good a great mbr trail

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