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MBR

About MBR

 A rocky challenging technical trail throughout, offering some sweeping descents like 'Bugsy' and  'Pink Heifer' as well as Coed y Brenins most demanding stone pitched 'Badger' and 'Beginning of the End' and natural sections like 'Cain'. Now also featuring the rebuilt and modernised 'Abel' with a series of fly off's to test your skill.

'Falseteeth' has been given a makeover and been brought right up to date with cutting edge design and quality construction. Now featuring the 'Cavity', the largest technical trail feature at Coed Y Brenin.

How to get there:

MBR 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/

Mountain biker on the ‘Cain and Abel’ section of the MBR trail

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities.
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Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
MBR logo
Length of trail:
18.4 km miles
Approximate time of trail:
1.5-3 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

MBR MOuntain Bike Trail

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. always wear a helmet and gloves when riding. 

MBR Trail Guide
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