Sunday 24th March 2024 10:45am

Starting from - Start point Bwlch Pen Barras, Mold CH7 5SH
Come along the A494 through Loggerheads and you will pass a garage on the right then as the A494 bends to the left the junction for Moel Famau is on the right which is well signposted.
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The car park is paid for as you exit and you will need plastic to do it
There are toilets, CH7 5SH, CH7 5SH

This ride is limited to members of MTB North West group only

  • 20 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 4 hr 20 mins

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

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CH7 5SH

This Guided Ride is a beginners mountain bike ride, brought to you by a qualified Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leader. To deliver rides as per the remit of the Fundamentals of MTB Award, we also hold a valid 2 day outdoor first aid certificate and Safeguarding Course.

The Ride starts from Moel Famau Lower Car Park which is on a lane called Bwlch Pen Barras
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From there we head towards Loggerheads, then towards Maeshafn and Nercwys. Then on to Graianrhyd via the forest
From there we head towards Eryrys on to the A494 for a short time before turning for the final big climb up Fron Hen which gives us the last big descent back to the car park

There are sort sections of main road

This is not a technical ride but it is a mountain bike ride so it has climbs. It's a great area to be for mountain biking as you will find out

This is mainly trails with country lanes and a couple of section of main road

We will stop for a lunch break half way round the ride and have other stops if an when required to regroup and rest. These rides are not a race, they are to enjoy.

You must wear a helmet and clothing to suit the weather. Bring and innertube to suit your bike Bring something to eat and drink

First-timers welcome!

Who else is on this ride?

4 ride participants

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