Mountain Biking Courses & Holidays

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Here at Plas y Brenin we are surrounded by some of the finest mountain biking routes in Europe. We have world class single track routes like the Marin Trail in the Gwydyr forest and Penmachno Trail right outside the back door and other classic trails at Coed y Brenin and Coed Llandegla only a few minutes away. We?ve seen first hand the dramatic increase in popularity of this exciting, now well-established sport and we're convinced it?s here to stay. As the National Mountain Centre we?re keen to make sure that people enjoy the mountains in a safe and responsible way, allowing them to have even more fun. That?s why we are offering an extended list of both recreational and vocational mountain bike courses. If you want to improve your skills, or simply ride in good company we have some great week-long and weekend courses on these pages.
As part of any of our mountain bike courses you will be expected to bring your own bike and cycling equipment. Please ensure your bike is safe, roadworthy and well maintained. If it is not, you may be unable to take part in the course. (With 2 weeks notice we can arrange suitable bike hire at an additional cost)

Discover Mountain Biking

Cost and Duration: £170 (2 Days)

Got a mountain bike but never really use it? Ride on the road but find the off-road stuff a bit scary? Don't worry you are not alone. Loads of people lack the confidence to ride off road and the th...........

Experience Required: You should have your own bike and kit and be capable of riding for 4-5 hours each day

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Mountain Bike Improver

Cost and Duration: £190 (2 Days)

Want to get more out of your mountain biking? Let us improve your riding skills and build your confidence. Find out all about the attack position, better braking, slick gear changing, cornering, weigh...........

Experience Required: You should have your own bike and kit. You will have completed a few rides already and be capable of riding for 4-5 hours on rugged terrain.

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Beyond The Trail Centre

Cost and Duration: £190 (2 Days)

If you regularly ride man made trails at your local trail centre and you are ready to add a little adventure to your biking, this is the weekend for you. Our mountain bike coaches will take you on a ...........

Experience Required: A competent bike rider, completed several purpose built trails. Willing and prepared to go out in the mountains and ride for 4-5 hours a day for two days.

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Guided Classic Rides

Cost and Duration: £400 (5 Days)

Over five days, our mountain bike guides will take you on a tour of some of the finest natural and manmade mountain bike trails in Europe including some hidden gems not to be found in any guide book. ...........

Experience Required: Fit enough to ride for 4-5 hours for five continuous days.

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Big Mountain Rides

Cost and Duration: £190 (2 Days)

Two days of big off-road routes. Each day you'll travel off into the high mountains with our mountain bike coaches looking for adventure. No trail centres on the list on this long weekend, just hard-w...........

Experience Required: Fit enough to ride for 4-5 hours for two days running.

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Trail Centre Performance

Cost and Duration: £220 (2 Days)

Two days spent learning how to 'burn off your mates' at the trail centres. Using local single track trails and skills courses our coaches will work with you to make your riding smoother, faster and mo...........

Experience Required: Have your own bike and gear and fit enough to ride hard for 4-5 hours for two days running.

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The Snowdon Challenge

Cost and Duration: £220 (2 Days)

A weekend that includes an attempt to ride up and down Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Day one is an intense 'shake down' day where, on a long ride in the mountains, your coach will assess y...........

Experience Required: A high level of biking fitness, reasonable technical skills and a cool head.

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Uplift Weekend

Cost and Duration: £230 (2 Days)

A weekend spent enjoying the best bits of mountain biking - the Downhills. On these two days we provide a vehicle to get you up to the top of the hills, minimising the uphill pedalling. Not for armou...........

Experience Required:  fit enough to ride for 4-5 hours for two days running.

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Mountain Biking For Families

Cost and Duration: £185 (2 Days)

Want to get more out of your family mountain bike rides? Let us improve your riding skills and build your confidence. Find out all about the attack position, better braking, slick gear changing, corne...........

Experience Required: You should have your own bike and kit. You will have completed a few rides already and be capable of riding for 4-5 hours on rugged terrain.

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Can't find what you want?

You can hire one of our coaches instructors or guides for only £250 per day. They'll tailor the day to suit your aims and aspirations perfectly.
You can enjoy one to one coaching for that cost or if you get together as a group, depending on the activity, you can split that cost between up to 6 of you. If you are a group we can run one of the courses listed above on a date that suits you and your friends or you could just write your own agenda for a week or weekend and we'll price it up for you - with or without accommodation. What's more, just like out normal course fees, our private instructor hire charge covers all your equipment too.
Click on the link below to fill in a request form and one of our coaches will call you back (or e-mail if you'd prefer) to discuss things in detail with you.

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