Welcome to the Dyfi Mountain Biking Website. There are three cross country routes starting in Machynlleth (Mach 1, 2 and 3), and a purpose built trail, the cli-machx, in the Dyfi Forest north of the town.

Machynlleth is an ideal destination for a mountain biking holiday. There is plenty of accommodation, lots of pubs, cafes and other activities. The Museum of Modern Art, Wales is in the town and the Centre for Alternative Technology is just up the road.

If you would like to sample other trails, Machynlleth is ideally situated midway between Coed y Brenin and Nant yr Arian, both Forestry Commission Centres with extensive trail networks. Find out more at MB Wales. For a serious cross country challenge, ride the first half of Mach 3, then cross country to Nant yr Arian, round the trails there and then back to Machynlleth via the second half of Mach 3.

People power!

The trails in this area are a good example of people power. Local mountain bikers and business people formed a community group who aim to publicise the great mountain biking in the area and boost tourist income.

The group successfully fundraised to waymark the Mach 1, 2 and 3 routes on rights of way around Machynlleth, and then to build trails in the Dyfi forest, with the help of a community regeneration group, Ecodyfi.

The cli-machx trail is managed and maintained by volunteers. There is a donations box at the trail head. Please show your appreciation...!

The group also has a part time mountain bike ranger, Judith Thornton, who does maintenance and organises publicity.