About Dragons Back
Diversions
1. A small diversion is in operation between the tarmac road and start of the "Hermon" single track. This is due to harvesting work. No single track is lost. Trails affected are: For your safety, please follow the diversion signs.
The Dragon's Back is a classic cross country mountain bike trail which has matured well. Formerley the Karrimor trail it has had some fine additions over the years. Challenging climbs, tight singletrack and long fast descents have made this ride into one of the most revered throughout europe.
A long trail that takes you to the top of Moel Hafod Owen for amazing views over the park and the mountains of Snowdonia before dropping you down the Adams family. This is a series of descents that will have you whooping with delight! The swooping curves of Gomez, Morticia and Pugsley. The stone pitched corkscrew of Lurch and the final ballistic speed of Uncle Fester.
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/
| Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Grade of trail: |
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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 |
