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Foel Gasnach Downhill Mountain Bike Trails - Currently Closed
Avg 4.61
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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Black,Orange
  • Country: Wales
  • County: Denbighshire
  • Website: Foel Gasnach
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Description

Foel Gasnach is a specialist downhill mountain bike base in the Clocaenog Forest just outside of Ruthin, Denbighshire. FDHR is open to Members/Day pass Members only, 7 days a week. There is an uplift service on site.

Foel Gasnach is currently closed and riding is not allowed. To quote:

Unfortunately, all of our tracks are closed until further notice. 

Keep an eye on our social media channels for information regarding the re opening.

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The track is set up with progressive development in mind and so caters to all abilities with several differing ability tracks. The four tracks are named in the order they were built rather than the order you find them. The order you come across them is Track 2, then Track 4, then Track 1, and finally Track 3. Simple Sherlock.

Membership

  • The Foel DH riders organise events and manage the maintenance of the track. The club costs a nominal fee and you must have a membership to ride the track so get in contact with them on their website.

Track 1

  • Track 1 was the first track to be built. We don't have actual grading but this is known as the hardest. It has a rooty terrain and is very steep (you need to commit).

Track 2

  • Track 2 is the entry-level track.

Track 3

  • Track 3 is no walk in the park.

Track 4

  • Track 4 is again steep and twisty with small drops and a fun gap jump over a stream.

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  • If you have ridden any of the tracks at Foel Gasnach then why not share you experiences with the community and write a short review.
Osian:
Avg 4.82
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Top venue!

The track numbers have changed and the membership fee.

What do you like?

4 fantastic tracks with pleanty of viratey for all. Realy good friendly atmosphere. Also the tracks are always being worked on so maintanance is good and new features are always being built.

What could be improved?

Shop and toilets would be great.

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

28/11/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Rob:
Avg 4.88
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Great place to ride

a must ride venue

What do you like?

A really great place to bring your riding on. plenty of line choices so feels like more than four tracks to ride , so there is something for everybody - first time downhiller to elite rider, Real natural feel to the routes. The trail are well maintenance with features being added all the time. Bike or push up, do your own uplifting or just use the best value uplifting around! Just a great vibe around the place.

What could be improved?

some facilities would be handy, but bring what you need and your OK.

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

26/11/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Josh:
Avg 4.30
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Great place. Great track. Great people

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

26/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Tim C:
Avg 4.22
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Slip n slide!

Raw awesomeness, first run I thought it was too much for me but by the end of my first day there I had learnt more than I had in years at other places. Excellent day out on the bike.

What do you like?

You can do a loop (without uplifting) in under 20 mins. Good variety on the 4 tracks so don't be put off, plenty of line choice, fast bits, tech bits, lots of sliding around and a lot of grinning ?

What could be improved?

No facilities but it's a forest not a trail centre so just pack what you need into the motor!

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

26/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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David:
Avg 4.76
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foel gasnach is awesome

great place to ride a bike! would always recomend ?

What do you like?

great tracks good vibes and steves always welcoming

Would you recommend?

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Liam:
Avg 4.26
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Great tracks ?

Great track, lots of fun

What do you like?

Great tracks , something for all experience levels A mixture of everything fast, flowy and technical all in one . Cheap membership per year also lots of fun with your friends. Can provide your own uplifts so riding can only cost the yearly membership.

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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