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Raven black
 

The Black graded Raven trail, designed by Rowan Sorrell and Brian Rumble, raises Brechfa’s take on mountain biking to the next level. Suitable only for proficient bikers, the trail effortlessly mixes up the more traditional narrow woodland singletracks with Brechfa’s signature brash descents: fast, undulating trail that sweeps between trees and flows sinuously into berms and over jumps. This trail takes you out into the more interesting corners of the forest and creates a ride that involves the forest’s unique environment, from spooky mossy overhangs to the magnificent Douglas fir Northshore Bridge. By the end of the trail, you will have had your full artillery of trail skills tested and more than likely will be seeking your way back to the start...

How to get there:

Raven black can be started from Byrgwm Picnic Site in Brechfa. Abergorlech, Llandovery, Llandeilo, Brechfa, Llanybydder, Pumsaint, Llansawel, and Rhydcymerau are the nearest towns or villages.

Byrgwm is located on the B4310, two miles north-east of Brechfa village. Follow the A40 between Llandeilo and Carmarthen and take the B4310 towards Brechfa village.

OS Grid Reference: SN585340

Mountain biking on the Gorlech Trail

Byrgwm Picnic Site Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
18.5km miles
Approximate time of trail:
1.5 - 2 hrs
Open or closed:
open


What's of interest

Brechfa Cycle Trail Guide
986kb PDF

All the natural sections of the trail are temporarily closed due to damage caused by adverse weather conditions. Please follow diversion signs. 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.



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