About Dragons Back
Longer than most MtB trails of this grade the Dragons Back has to be one of the best mountain bike experiences in Europe. A huge variety of terrain from forest roads to some of the finest singletrack, huge climbs and long sweeping descents make this trail only suitable for experienced mountain bikers.(Formerly the Karrimor route).
Go-Ape hire wires course, coming to Coed y Brenin Easter 2010 - see link on the right of the page - bookings being taken now.
How to get there:
Dragons Back can be started from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, Blaenau Ffestiniog, 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 725 268
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
What's on in Coed y Brenin
March
- Explore your Digital SLR Saturday 27 March 2010
Sunday 6 June 2010
April
- Bushcraft Thursday 8 April 2010
Monday 26 July 2010
Monday 16 August 2010 - Introduction to Nordic Walking Friday 23 April 2010
Friday 30 July 2010
Friday 24 September 2010
Friday 29 October 2010
Friday 3 December 2010
| Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
Red Dragons Back logos |
| Length of trail: 31.1 km miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 3-5 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Andy Braund e-mail: andy.braund@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
