Description
Irfon Forest mountain biking is centred on the hills and bridleways surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells in Powys, mid-Wales. The terrain is natural and largely unmarked, with technical singletrack, rocky tracks, rugged doubletrack, and long gravel forest roads. The rewards are strong: sweeping descents, big views, and proper off-grid character. Route-finding is a real skill here, so a GPS or downloaded GPX is recommended.
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Routes
- A 20km red-graded route is available on Ride with GPS, starting and finishing in Llanwrtyd Wells.
- Visit Mid Wales has details on a 20km off-road circuit with turn-by-turn directions. Search "Llanwrtyd Wells Irfon Forest" on visitmidwales.co.uk.
- The area forms part of a wider mid-Wales riding scene that includes Crychan Forest to the south and the Elan Valley to the north.
Getting Here
- Llanwrtyd Wells is the main base for this area, on the A483 between Builth Wells and Llandovery. Street parking is available in the town centre.
- Llanwrtyd Wells has a station on the Heart of Wales railway line, making it accessible without a car.
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