If you prefer two wheels to four, then you will love Snowdonia – the options for cycling are enormous. Whether it’s road biking, mountain biking, dedicated trails or a bit of everything that takes your fancy, there are lots of brilliant places for Snowdonia cycling. So if the Tour de France is currently inspiring you, then let’s get on our bikes and explore what our beautiful region has to offer for cyclists…..

• Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Centre – one of the leading MTB centres in Britain, Coed y Brenin near Dolgellau has got something for everyone. There are hardcore tracks to test your mountain bike skills, alongside family friendly/beginner routes for those that prefer their mountain biking at a slower rate. The visitor centre is also a great base for cyclists, with bike hire, repair shop and a great cafe and information centre. See here for more details.
• Ffordd Brailsford Way – named in honour of cycling coach and legend David Brailsford (who was brought up near Caernarfon), these two cycle routes are 50 and 75 miles long, and take riders through some of the most stunning scenery in northern Snowdonia. It’s an on-road cycle route so some experience of road cycling is helpful, but the stunning landscapes are worth it – the route goes over the fantastic Pen y Pass – one of the most picturesque roads in Snowdonia. This really Snowdonia cycling at it’s finest. For more details, see here
• Lon Las, Ogwen – a lovely off-road family friendly cycle trail that heads from the town of Bangor up to the lovely Llyn Ogwen, running along a disused railway track for much of the way. See here for more information.
• Antur Stiniog – one of the best downhill mountain biking trails in Wales and situated in the stunning landscape of the disused slate mines of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Antur Stiniog offers the best mountain biking uplift in the region. The routes are open to beginners and advanced cyclists, and there’s also a great visitor centre with cafe and bike wash and maintenance centre. See here for more.
• Beddgelert Forest – this lovely forest is a cyclists dream because there are lots of trails zig-zagging through the trees with a variety of difficulties to suit beginners, families and more advanced cyclists. More details and a map can be found here.
• The Mawddach Trail – a gorgeous picturesque cycle route in Snowdonia that utilises an old railway line that ran from Dolgellau to the coast at Barmouth. This lovely off-road cycle route is perfect for families – it’s a flat and easy 10 mile run. More details here

These are just some of the options for cycling in Snowdonia, but there are plenty more. So if you’re visiting this summer and fancy getting out on your bike then ask our staff for more details or call into one of the region’s Tourist Information Centres. What better way to explore Snowdonia than on two wheels with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair?

If you discover a great route that we haven’t mentioned here, then do let us know so we can add it……Happy cycling!