mountain biking in Wales

[Shadowfax]

No more tourists thank you, I hear Richmond park is nice this time of year.

 

[dan_bo]

Afan argoed is an awesome trail centre. Be even better if it wasnt............at the other end of Wales.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hmmmm, Do you work for them. Preaching to the converted.

No. But I think its good to try to tell people about the good things in the area that I live in.

 

[welsh dragon]

Maybe it is me but cars with bikes on them, especially mountain bikes are oftem some of the most badly driven I even encounter on two wheels!

And the roads in Wales don't need any more cars, they are fine as they are.

Same old story. We want the money, but not the tourists and you cant have one without the ofher. I know all about the extra cars that come here every summer.

 

[Shadowfax]

Same old story. We want the money, but not the tourists and you cant have one without the ofher. I know all about the extra cars that come here every summer.

They can just post it to us and watch the youtube vids !

 

[welsh dragon]

They can just post it to us and watch the youtube vids !

Good idea. To be honest, most of the drivers we get here tend to be ok. Sure there are some that shouldn't have a licence to drive a wheelbarrow let alone a car, but on the whole the driving is ok. The locals are the worst drivers in a lot of cases. However, we do need the business and money they bring to the area.

 

[PeteXXX]

The 1st time went to Coed Y Brenin I broke my shoulder.

The 2nd time I went, I got covered head to toe in midge bites.

Dont go. Its a sh1thole.

[Just for balance like]

No midges in the snow... Lol

 

[welsh dragon]

No midges in the snow... Lol

You must be wellard then, cause it can get barking cold in them thar hills

 

[Motozulu]

What about Cannock Chase? won't anybody think of Cannock?

 

[welsh dragon]

What about Cannock Chase? won't anybody think of Cannock?

Cannock chase is wonderful. Its a great place to cycle. What about the facilities though like cafe's?

 

[Archeress]

Years ago my family rented a holiday cottage that was on the edge of the woods on the forest track that served the old Coed Y Brenin forest visitor centre and cycle hire. It was great staying at the cottage, just being able to ride down the hill to the centre and the start of the trails, and then after a day in the woods, just a short cycle ride to your own hot shower or bath.

Hugs
Archeress x

 

[Cubist]

North Wales is only an hour or so along the motorway , so Llandegla is a regular spot for us. Cubester and I have a lad's weekend camping in North Wales every summer, fishing and biking. Penmachno, and Marin trails are great for the less crowded, more natural feel and we plan to ride Coed Y Brenin this year.

www.MBWales.com is a great resource which also points to some great wild riding.

 

[Shadowfax]

What about Cannock Chase? won't anybody think of Cannock?

How high are those Cannock Mountains you speak of ?

Smile.

 

[welsh dragon]

How high are those Cannock Mountains you speak of ?

Smile.

There hugeeeeee

 

[gelfy666]

hmmm Cannock is a little flat lol........ marin is good trip out, and good caming at swallow falls.