Review for Penmachno Mountain Bike Trails

TelSTFC:

Rode this on Monday 18th September 2017 and the Marin the day before. I understand this is a volunteer led trail but i have never ridden a whole trail that has been so overgrown? This reminded me of the old bridleways i use to ride 15 years ago before Trail centres trying different routes and getting torn apart by overhanging growth. Its a shame as could be a decent route. 2nd problem no drainage and you are talking deep deep puddles that submerge your feet not good. I thought the first 7 miles or so of the 1st and 2nd loop were good and nice flowing but after that around the 8 mile mark i think on the 2nd loop (i was doing the whole ride not just the 1st loop) it was waist of time until you get to the last 2 miles of the 2nd loop. Even the beginning of the 2nd loop was flooded (from the finish point of the 1st loop) and overgrown again. Sorry cannot recommend this route which is a shame. I should of gone to Coed y Brenin as havent been for 10 years or more but wanted to try Penmachno. Marin trail better but to much fire-road for the amount of single-track you get

Good views Lots of single-track Out there feel Some nice descents