Cycle trips Snowdonia

Traws Eryri (Trans Snowdonia)

Bike coast to coast through Wales' most stunning landscapes
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
200 km (124 miles)
Number of days cycling
3 to 4 days
Elevation
4200m of climbing and descending!
Summary

This is an epic mountain bike holiday in Wales! The route crosses Eryri (formerly known as Snowdonia) and takes in some amazing scenery and trails. Well suited for hardtail mountain bikes and mtb-biased gravel bikes this is a fabulous coast to coast biking route that takes you through some of the best landscapes that Wales has to offer.  

From Wales' west coast the mountain biking route leads from the Dovey Valley to the flanks of the mighty Cadair Idris, one of Wales' most iconic mountains. Country lanes and fantastic off road trails take you to the beautiful Barmouth Bay and amazing singletrack can be found at the World-famous mountain biking trails at Coed y Brenin. Beyond, you will find a landscape of abandoned slate mines and glorious forests near Betws y Coed. The grand finale includes epic views of North Wales' highest peaks and through its most incredible scenery. A landscape of rugged hills, picturesque lakes and big views over the Welsh north coast awaits as you descend on some brilliant singletrack to Wales' fairy-tale old town of Conwy. 

Map

Track

Highlights
Amazing views around Cadair Idris
The trails at Coed y Brenin - suitable for all levels
Speeding downhill towards Barmouth Bay
Feeling small as you pass the impressive peaks of North Wales
Brilliant Welsh hospitality all along the route
What's included
3 or 4 days' fantastic riding, from Machynlleth to Conwy
4 or 5 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
Transport from Conwy to Machynlleth at the start or end of the trip
All baggage transfers between accommodation
Official map of the route and accurate gpx files
Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
Phone support from our experienced team
Availability
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Your biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and October for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Welsh biking tour now. 

Trip options
3 days / 4 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
3
Average daily distance
66 km (41 miles)
Fitness
8
4 days / 5 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
4
Average daily distance
50 km (31 miles)
Fitness
7
Prices
3 days / 4 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£550
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£740
Luxury - 4 people
n/a
Luxury - 2 people
n/a
4 days / 5 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£650
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£840
Luxury - 4 people
n/a
Luxury - 2 people
n/a
  • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
  • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
  • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
  • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
  • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
Example itinerary
traws-eryri-singletrack-details.pdf
Enquire/Book
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Trip Gallery

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Traws Eryri Biking Holiday
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