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Dragons Back

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

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
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Mountain bikers on the ‘Badger’ section of the MBR and Dragons Back trail

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Difficult
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

What's of interest

Warning - 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.

Dragon's Back Trail Guide
310kb PDF


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