Gwydyr Forest is right on the doorstep of Betws-y- Coed, the undisputed outdoor capital of North Wales. Situated in the heart of the breathtaking scenery of the Snowdonia national park yet less than an hour from English motorways.

The Gwydyr trail, built in association with Marin bikes, leaves from Gwydyr Forest centre, a couple of miles north of town. Long challenging climbs lead to miles of brand new technical singletrack weaving through trees and boulders, across streams and down snaking ridge lines to get your heart and brakes pumping. Alternatively you can explore the hundreds of km of fire road trails yourself.

Whichever you choose, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear lakes, awe inspiring mountain vistas and forgotten river valleys deep in the Gwydyr forest provide a stunning scenic backdrop.
Betws-y-Coed itself is packed with cafes, restaurants, pubs and outdoor shops as well as an excellent bike shop and a wide range of accommodation in the town and local area.

There is so many miles of biking in the area that you really should stay for at least a few days. Betws-y-Coed and the surrounding towns and village; Trefriw, Llanrwst, Capel Garmon, Capel Curig, not forgetting Penmachno all have superb accommodation that offer a great welcome to Mountain Bikers (many of the owners are keen of a bit of single track after making the beds).

If you want to stretch your legs and lungs in serious scenery this is the place to come.