Wales has firmly established itself as one of the best Mountain Biking destinations in the UK. From wild natural trails and flowing single tracks to purpose built bike parks and downhill tracks. Wales really does have something for all tastes and levels of riding. We don’t have much to add here. Wales has it all.
We offer South Wales as a destination with many kilometres of natural trails in the vast Brecon Beacons and the Rhondda valley (including Afan Forest). But here you can also find great Trailcentres with challenging trails and of course BikePark Wales!
We deliver this trip completely tailor-made for you and your cycling buddies. Whether you prefer a weekend or a week comes to Wales, our MTB Guide knows how to challenge everyone at their level. Rather iconic views then technical trails, no problem!
You will never forget this trip. You travel to Wales on your own by ferry, plane or through the tunnel. If you fly to Bristol or Birmingham, we will arrange it for you. all transfers for you. There are high-end rental MTBs available for any period of time.
From ferry to finish: 7 days MTB adventure in South Wales with guide Paul-top trails in Cwmcarn & Afan, rugged natural lines, the iconic The Gap and popping in BikePark Wales. Below is the daily programme.
Check in at Hoek van de Holland around 21:00 for a boat crossing to Harwich. There is a cinema, live entertainment, casino, duty-free shops, bars, various restaurants or the peace and quiet of the cabin.
The boat docks in England in the morning and you will be picked up by the guide Paul with the mini bus and special MTB Trailer to go to Wales. In Wales you will immediately get to know Cwmcarn Forest. The red Cafall route is recently completely upgraded. This route takes you deep into the forest and high up into the hills with beautiful views. After Cafall is Twrch on the program or one of the two downhill lines: Y Mynydd and Pedal holders
Today Afan Forest is on the program. From the hotel you roll into Afan Forest with two blue, five red and two black routes. There are three starting locations and two visitor centers where maintenance can be done and lunch can be had.
The best natural trails in South Wales. Guide and tour leader Paul is completely at home in this area. On day 4 is the state Rhondda Valley on the program where we will include the “ridge line” drive and get to know the rugged off-piste local trails. Day 5 an all-time classic is on the program: ‘The Gap” located in the Brecon Beacons. This tour has less singletrack than the previous days, but introduces you to the most beautiful parts of South Wales. The descent from “The Gap” is an unforgettable experience, Gopro on!
Time for BikePark Wales! There are so many lines to ride here that we can hardly keep up. The counter is currently at 40. There is an uplift service from BikePark Wales for as many runs as possible, but of course you can also cycle up there. BikePark Wales has developed a new type of trail. Where the blue routes are always flowy and the red routes are technical, you will also find flowy technical routes here. Curious? Then definitely try Forest Bump, Off-Grid or the somewhat faster one Watts Occuring. If you have driven these three, we are sure that you will leave for the boat with a big smile at the end of the day. In Harwich guide Paul will say goodbye to you after a few fantastic days in Wales.
After a pleasant evening on the boat arrival in the early morning in the Netherlands.
Cost for this example elaboration: €1,350 pp based on 2024 prices:
Because the Wales trip can be fully customised, depending on your group size and a number of choices. Below are the “building blocks” of the trip.
Transfers across the UK are by passenger bus with a mountain bike trailer equipped with a system to secure mountain bikes within seconds. Hotel nights are standard on the basis of 2 person occupancy, so no dormitories. Cabins on the boat (if booked by us) are up to 4 persons. All stays can be adapted to your wishes by mutual agreement.
After acceptance of the customized travel proposal, you will receive additional information and an invoice for payment of the travel sum within a few working days. The stated price is (unless otherwise stated) based on registration of two persons sharing a room and excluding 25 euros administration costs per booking. The deposit (30% of the total travel sum) must be paid within 14 days after the invoice date. The remainder must be received by us no later than 49 days before departure.
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The level of a trip depends on your mastery of Fundamental MTB skills (blue) and Technique (red).
You will master the fundamentals of mountain biking if you know how to apply the following techniques with confidence: Basic, Attack and Flow stance, effective braking and at speed come turns as well as flat turns. Loose ground is no problem for you and you also ride over obstacles and ride rolling drops with confidence.
With flow techniques, you know how to maintain and create speed. You master fast turns and drop techniques (push and jump). You make line choices while riding, use the Pedal-kick and ride Off-Camber. You ride technical climbs and descents with sharp turns with confidence, as well as jumps and root passages.
Still having trouble choosing or are you still in doubt? We are happy to guide you to get the most out of your next MTB trip. To this end, we have developed a clear, constructive clinic programme. Of course, this includes the fundamental techniques that are so important that you really need to master them. Take a look at our Clinics Or contact us by mail: info@mtbtravel.nl or phone: +31 622139115
