Description
Mountain View Bike Park, also known as MV Bike Park, is a purpose-built bike park set in 80 acres at Blaengwynlais on Caerphilly Mountain, on the edge of the Welsh capital. Around a dozen graded trails run from a green beginner loop through blue, red and black-graded descents and jump lines, alongside two pump tracks, with a handful of blue trails carrying an extra "plus" rating for a heavier concentration of jumps and drops. A visitor centre with cafe and bike shop, coaching from age two upwards, and private hire options make it a popular stop for families and progressing riders alike.
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The Trails
Green - Easy
1. Piece of Cake - graded green for beginner riders. Suitable for novice cyclists with basic bike handling skills, and usable by families and trailers.
Blue - Moderate
2. 8 Ball
3. Twister
4. Twister M2
5. Switchblade - all graded blue. Suitable for intermediate cyclists, with most gradients moderate and occasional short steep sections or obstacles.
6. Downwind (blue+) - opened July 2026 and built by trail builder Bevstar, a fast, flowing woodland trail with rollers, jumps and berms. Suits riders stepping up from standard blue trails as well as those after a fun, flowing lap.
Red - Difficult
7. Carry on Camping
8. Inbetweeners 1
9. Jamming - these red trails suit proficient mountain bikers with good off-road skills. Expect a wider range of climbs and descents and a more challenging experience.
Black - Severe
10. Inbetweeners 2
11. Straight Out of Lockdown
12. Seventh Herven - black-graded trails for expert mountain bikers, with steep climbs, descents and technical trail features intended for riders used to physically demanding routes.
Pump Tracks
P1. Little Pump - a pump track suited to younger or less experienced riders.
P2. Big Pump - a larger pump track.
The park has two car park areas, one at the main entrance and a second, P2, closer to the pump tracks and reception, with toilets on site near the pump track area.
For live trail status and a browsable map, see the Tracks tab above.
Getting Here
The postcode for satnav is CF83 1NG. The park sits on Heol Pen-y-Bryn at Blaengwynlais, on Caerphilly Mountain just north of Caerphilly town, roughly 15-20 minutes' drive from Cardiff via the A469/A468. There is free on-site parking at the venue itself, so head for the postcode and follow signs into the car park.
There's no direct public transport to the park. Caerphilly railway station is the nearest, but the venue sits up on Caerphilly Mountain, so a taxi or lift is the practical option for the final leg rather than walking or cycling up from the town.
Admission, Opening Hours and Age Rules
A day Trail Pass gives unlimited access to the whole park for the day. As of September 2026: Β£15.00 for riders aged 16 and over, and Β£12.00 for riders aged 6-15. Collect your wristband at reception on arrival with your booking email. A monthly Standard Pass membership is also available at Β£35 per month (cancel any time), which includes one 50%-off "bring a friend" pass each month, plus discounts and priority access to coaching and events.
Opening hours:
Friday to Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm (normal hours)
Monday to Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm during Welsh school half-terms and holidays
Bank Holidays, 9:00am-4:00pm
Park opening is weather-dependent, including a wind-speed assessment for some trail features, so check the website for closure updates before travelling.
Age rules: the minimum age for a trail pass is 6. Riders aged 2-5 can only use the park during the dedicated MV Balance coaching sessions (see below). All riders under 18 need parent or guardian permission and registration before their first visit. Riders aged 16 and under must have a parent or guardian on-site to use the pump tracks and green or blue trails; to ride red or black trails they must be accompanied by a competent adult rider who is also signed in and has paid to ride.
Coaching and Private Hire
Mountain View runs graded coaching sessions by age: MV Balance for ages 2-6 (balance bikes on the green and blue pump tracks), MV Mini Senders for ages 6-12, and MV Senders for ages 10-16 progressing onto red trails. Weekend group sessions for older and adult riders, plus bespoke one-to-one coaching, are also available. All sessions are run by qualified British Cycling coaches; check the website for current times and prices, and register to ride before booking.
The park is available for private hire, ideal for bike clubs, corporate groups, parties or events such as cyclocross and MTB cross-country races, and has hosted events in the past. Contact the park directly to enquire.
Facilities
The park has a purpose-built visitor centre with a cafe serving coffee, cakes and lunch, plus a bike shop and workshop, reception, on-site toilets and two car park areas, set across 80 acres of countryside.
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