Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Mountain Bike Trails at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre

Bwlch Nant yr Arian has a range of purpose built mountain bike routes that weave their way through conifer plantations, down steep slopes and along river beds.

PARC SQILIAU | SKILLS PARK
The skills park is a purpose-built track for mountain bikers to practice their technique or just warm up before hitting the longer trails which start from the visitor centre. Features include rollers, step ups, berms, tabletops, hips and bowls and the site was carefully selected so that the track doesn’t affect other trails or the view of the lake.

PENDAM TRAIL - RED GRADE ROUTE | 6.2 miles, 10 kilometres
The ‘Pendam’ Trail is a roller coaster ride of fantastic purpose built single track that weaves its way through conifer plantations, down steep side slopes and along deep river valleys. The Pendam trail combines sections of the ‘Summit’ and ‘Syfydrin’ trails to give you a taste of the fantastic riding and scenery available. Although it is the shortest route at Nant yr Arian, it includes lots of sweet single track and some hard climbs, parts of it are technically challenging so take care.

The Pendam Trail includes sections of public road and tracks shared with horse riders so watch out for other users. Check out the Mountain Bike/Horse Code. Watch out for the weather, remember that it can change rapidly, and some sections of the trail are open and exposed. Please leave gates as you find them.

Distance 9km | Time 1 - 2 hours | Climb 220m

SUMMIT TRAIL - RED GRADE TRAIL | 11.1 miles 18 kilometres
The ‘Summit’ Trail is a roller coaster ride of fantastic purpose built single track that weaves its way through conifer plantations, down steep side slopes and along deep river valleys

This is a demanding route with some technical single track descents and long climbs. Parts are open and exposed, watch out for the weather and enjoy the superb views.

SYFYDRIN TRAIL - BLACK SEVERE GRADE | 21.7 miles, 35 kilometres
The Syfydrin Trail includes the entire Summit Trail with its fantastic single track, and also leads you out onto the high open hills for a long and challenging ride in exposed and remote countryside.

More information in relation to whether or not a route is suitable for you and where you can get training can be found on the Natural Resources Wales website.