Skip to main content
English Cymraeg Deutsch English (US)
Homepage
Search
  • Inspire me
  • Places to stay
  • Things to do
  • Destinations
  • Info
  1. Home
  2. Things to do
  3. Adventure and activities

Cycling and mountain biking

It’s definitely two wheels good in Wales. Mountain biking centres offer world-class singletrack trails, freeride hot spots and wild backcountry rides for beginners and pros. The National Cycle Network in Wales provides over 1,200 miles of freewheeling adventure. And any number of traffic-free scenic rides have all you need for a lovely family day out.

Two mountain bikers at Afan Forest Park.

Real mountain biking for families and beginners

Mountain bike expert Tom Hutton talks us through his favourite novice-friendly trails.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor

© Chris Davies Photography

Family riding bikes along the Taff Trail, South Wales.

Low-traffic cycle trails for a family day out

Looking for easy cycle trails for a family bike ride? Here's a list of top places to try out.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Outdoor
2 people riding on a mountain bike trail at Penmachno

Mountain bike heaven in Wales

Exercise your adventurous side on the top mountain bike trails and tracks across Wales.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • List
  • Outdoor
Mountain bike on a trail.

Rachel Atherton on biking in Mid Wales

Champion mountain biker Rachel Atherton on the joys of living and riding in Wales.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Personalities
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Two mountain bikers on a trail at Bike Park Wales.

Welcome to mountain biking in Wales

No matter what kind of off-road mountain biking you're looking to do, Wales has it covered.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Groups
  • List
  • Outdoor
Two mountain bikers heading down a trail.

Get off the beaten track

Three friends, five days, mountain biking in Wales, from North to South.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Travelogue
Image of a mountain biker at Antur Stiniog, Gwynedd

Intermediate mountain bike trails

Hundreds of routes await the intermediate mountain biker in Wales, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Countryside
  • List
  • Outdoor
Image of Velothon Wales competitors cycling passed Caerphilly Castle

Places to visit along The Celtic Trail

Sustrans have picked their favourite attractions to visit along the Celtic Trail cycle route in Wales

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Amazing places
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
West Wales
Cyclists on Coast Path at Blackpill at sunrise with Mumbles Head in background

10 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to ten for you to try.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Countryside
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
male rider on a mountain bike, airbourne jumping from on a gravel trail, with a forest of trees

Mountain biking at BikePark Wales

BikePark Wales in South Wales has a trail to thrill, whether you're a first timer or a seasoned fan.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Outdoor
South Wales
Ironman Wales competitors finishing swimming stage, running out of the sea onto North Beach with harbour in background

Swim, bike, run in Ironman Wales

With glorious beaches and a warm atmosphere, Tenby is the home to the annual Ironman Wales race.

Topics:

  • Coastline
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
West Wales
Two people on mountain bikes overlooking a lake.

All you need to know about ebiking in Wales

Have an ebike adventure in Wales. Here's the lowdown of what you need to know.

Topics:

  • Transport and travel
  • List
  • Outdoor

© David Windebank

Site

Wales

This is Wales

Visit Wales

This is Visit Wales

Trade & Invest Wales

This is Travel & Invest Wales

Travel Trade

Travel Trade

Business Events

Meet in Wales

© Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown Copyright

© Welsh Government 2022

Footer navigation

  • Accessibility
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Controller
  • Cookies
  • Legal
  • Privacy policy
  • About Us
  • Visit Wales Grading
  • Working with us
  • About the Visit Wales website
  • Media and Press Centre
  • Sitemap
  • Visit Wales Twitter
  • Visit Wales Instagram
  • Visit Wales Facebook
  • Visit Wales YouTube
Travel Trade
  • Cookie Controller
  • Travel Trade Information
  • Travel Trade Newsletter
  • Travel Trade Privacy Policy
  • Travel Trade Twitter
  • Contact Travel Trade
Business Events
  • Cookie Controller
  • Meet In Wales Information
  • Meet In Wales Newsletter
  • Meet In Wales Privacy Policy
  • Meet In Wales Twitter
  • Meet In Wales Instagram
  • Contact Meet In Wales

Before you start...

We'd like to hear from you

By answering a few questions, we'll give you the chance to win £500.


Animations

This site uses animations - these may cause issues for some people and can be turned off.