BikePark Wales

gilesmartin81:

Go have a blast there, Maybe do a day at BPW and another elsewhere in the area to make the best of the weekend.

Bike Par Wales has to be the best place for the organised riding of a mountain Bike in the UK. I have been a number of times now over the last year including on the 1 year anniversary when we thought it would be packed and crowded, but due to the limit on the number of riders on the hill from the uplift you can't really go wrong. once you set off from the top it is like all other trail centres only with many repeatable runs which you can keep riding until you nail it. I went with a friend this weekend who was a little unsure about what to expect, he hired a bike from the brilliant guys in the shop and of we went on the blues. By lunch he had the confidence to try a couple of the short red diversions from the blues. By the end of the day he was having a great time, riding reds such as Bonniville which is one of the trickier runs. While I think about it, i need to mention just how good the mechanics are there, when i split my chain ring in two while they didn't have a replacement one, one of the guys had one he had brought for his bike in his car and offered to sell it to me and fit it. properly over and above the expected service at a trail centre in my opinion. Having ridden in a few amazing places such as Fort William and the Alps as examples, I would put BPW up there with the best, and can't recommend it enough. I could keep on writing about how amazing it is to have a place like this just down the M4 but just go there and try it yourself and you will see how good it is. There are loads of places to stay, I would say go with mates and either rent a cottage or camp.

MattWatts:

Every mountain biker should experience this place

This blows everything you've even ridden out of the park. I've ridden a lot in the South West but never experienced the quality of trails, atmosphere and speed of this place. I would definitely recommend getting an uplift pass if you want to make the most of the day. We stayed over the weekend and smashed at least 6/7 trails everyday (that takes its toll) but thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. You can appreciate the thought and planning that has gone into this place, its made by riders for riders. The diversity in trails for different skill levels is awesome. I think its already becoming a bit of a mecca. Staff are all friendly and approachable. All food is locally sourced and is brilliant in taste, portion and value. They also brew their own ale which is actually not bad! Coffee is good.

appleyam:

This is a must visit destination

Just what I needed - Done most of the welsh trail centres and while still challenging due to my lack of fitness the technical aspects were becoming less so. (don't get me wrong there's still plenty of scope to improve) - however... Bike Park wales as soon as you set rubber on a trail present new and varied challenges from the first pedal turn. trails were well thought through and I found the ability to link sections in multiple ways excellent meaning you could session a bit but still add new experiences in on every run. Uplift service was good - longest wait was self inflicted (sort of) as I had to swap a tube while in the queue due to a flat gained on rim dinger (where else???)

Nick:

Excellent day out, uplift service revolutionises mtbing

Lots of trail options, uplift service, great cafe

kirsty Lynott:

Amazing trails will keep you grinning like a fool and screaming like a girl all day. Staff are amazingly friendly in the cafe and the Bike Shop as well as at reception. The food in the cafe is immense and you can sit and eat it in front of the roaring log fire. The Bike Shop are always eager to help and can sort any problems you have as soon as you have them with every spare you will ever need. And well what can I say about the trails they are awesome trails with everything from family and pump tracks up to extreme pro lines so whether your after a little stroll through woodlands or practicing your pump or the other extreme you want to throw yourself down mountain at break neck speeds everything you ever need is up there. The bonus about this place is that it's easily accessible and also even after going a few times I challenge anyone to ever get bored as its being extended improved and new lines added all the time. BIG UP BIKEPARK WALES

David pulman:

From the moment you enter the park from the gates you can see trails trails trails with only more to come!! BikePark Wales is for sure the Welsh answer maybe even the U.Ks answer to Whistler!!!