Welcome to the Dyfi Mountain Biking Website. There are three cross country routes
starting in Machynlleth (Mach 1, 2 and 3), and a purpose built trail, the cli-machx, in the Dyfi
Forest north of the town.
Machynlleth is an ideal destination for a mountain biking holiday. There is plenty
of accommodation, lots of pubs, cafes and other activities. The Museum
of Modern Art, Wales is in the town and the Centre for Alternative Technology
is just up the road.
If you would like to sample other trails, Machynlleth is ideally situated midway
between Coed y Brenin and Nant yr Arian, both Forestry Commission Centres with extensive trail
networks. Find out more at MB Wales.
A selection of other routes are available to download. Click here.
People power!
The trails in this area are a good example of people power. Local mountain bikers and business
people formed a community group who aim to publicise the great mountain biking in the area and
boost tourist income.
The group successfully fundraised to waymark the Mach 1, 2 and 3 routes on rights of way around
Machynlleth, and then to build trails in the Dyfi forest, with the help of a community regeneration
group, Ecodyfi.
The cli-machx trail is managed and maintained by volunteers. There is a donations box at the trail head. Please show your appreciation...!
The group also has a part time mountain bike ranger, Judith Thornton, who does maintenance and
organises publicity.