Marin Trail Gwydyr Forest

Marin Trail Gwydyr Forest Llanrwst

Like all trails, the Marin starts with a climb before the start of some fireroad riding. The trail is very well waymarked and particularly easy to follow. Following the fireroad presents some of the first singletrack and comes out on to fireroad then out past the quarry for another climb to pay for the fun of the downhill. The trail meets a road and the climb continues then goes right for a short downhill section that brings you out on a fireroad that has fantastic views of snowdon and a lake. Then hit another climb and dive off right for a great piece of singletrack hit this at speed and stones fly everywhere and a smile on the face to keep you going. The trail then continues on fireroad and then some further singletrack before hitting the road where there is another fireroad trail. The trail then continues up a very steep climb before going right where the trail has rocks almost like steps as you continue to climb, carry this singletrack on and you come out at a fireroad for a pause and then head in left over a small northshore then a straight bit of singletrack before fireroad climb that assures a good downhill. Hit the top and turn right then follow this downhill all the way back to the car park easily the best part of the track with switchbacks, rocks, berms and jumps.

Ability: Medium the track is a reasonable distance at 25km but to enjoy it you need to hit the singletrack at speed. Also there is a large amount of forest roads as you would expect and the majority of climbs are found on these forest roads. You’ll either love it or hate it!

Best Time to Ride: As a trail centre suggests its rideable all year round. I rode it after some heavy rain and it was fine. Summer I suspect the trail will be busy but its a reasonable distance therefore unlikely to be congested. There are a few rides that you can combine with the marin trail and even link a loop of Penmachno for an all day epic, that would be perfect for a summer weekend.



Time: Took me 1 hour 1/2 today, they advice 2 - 4 hours to get around. I think a pro rider could do this in the hour if they were motoring.

What it costs: £1.00 a day, although the Pay & Display wasn’t working there today.

Overview: Some good fun singletrack but lots of fireroad that gives it a 3/5.

Here are some pictures from today: