Dragons Back
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About Dragons Back
The "Beginning of the end" single track will be closed for several weeks due to major repair work being carried out. A Diversion from the Bailey bridge back to the visitor centre on the return leg will be in place. Please follow all signage.
Over the next few weeks contractors will be on MTB trails carrying out maintenance work. Please look out for 'men at work' signs on the single tracks and be prepared to dismount.
Forest road diversion on Beast/Dragons Back after "Beefy" single track due to work in the Friog quarry. Please follow all signage. Be aware of frequent heavy wagons on the forest road.
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).
How to get there:
Dragons Back can be started from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. 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/
What's on in Coed y Brenin
| 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: |
| Graeme Stringer Recreation Ranger e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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21/Apr/2009