Loop 1: 1.85 kilometres/climb 75 metres.There is a short steepish climb on your return. Please be aware of vehicles and ride with due care and consideration for other users. It’s a relatively low-level route on forest roads with no singletrack sections, but includes a section along a public road circling the lake. This forest road trail takes you to the picturesque Blaenmelindwr lake. The Arian Trail is one for all the family to enjoy. Climb: 160 metres (maximum gradient: 12%).For more information about mountain biking in Wales, go to the Mountain Bike Wales website.For a list of our mountain bike trails and information to plan your ride, go to mountain biking.Find out about mountain bike trail grades.Head past the stone viewpoint before dropping down through the trees.īear left at the next junction and then join the narrow leat path which will bring you back to the car park.Īll our mountain bike trails are waymarked from start to finish and have been graded for difficulty.Īt the start of the trail there is an information panel – please read this before setting off. The longest of our waymarked trails, with magnificent views making every step worthwhile.įollow the waymarkers up onto the heather clad ridge and enjoy the views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. Head down towards the lake and then back to the visitor centre. Walk towards our Giant’s Chair, a great place to take in the view.įrom here drop down across a forest road and into an area which has recently been planted with 12,000 native trees. We recommend that you wear walking shoes with a good grip and adequate clothing for the weather.įollow the waymarkers from the viewpoint down to an old mining leat.Īt the next junction bear right up the hill and onto the ridgetop. The surfaces are generally in good condition but may be rough and wet in places and parts of the trails are very exposed to the weather. It has long and steep climbs and descents. Trail information: The trail is on well-defined paths with waymarker posts at every junction.
Look out for sculptures and poetry along the path which bring local folklore and history to life – pick up an Elenydd Trail leaflet in the visitor centre. The Animal Puzzle Trail follows this path, too - pick up an Animal Puzzle Trail leaflet from the dispenser or in the visitor centre and see how many animals you can find. Follow the posts along the trail to discover fascinating facts about the red kite or call in at the hide to find out more about wildlife on the lake. “Barcud Coch” means red kite in Welsh and you will get the best view of the daily red kite feeding spectacle along this trail, either from inside the kite hide or at the kite viewpoint.
The Barcud Trail first hugs the northern edge of the lake, while the other side takes you through a mixture of woodland and open vistas. Trail information: This circular, level route is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.Barcud Trail (includes Animal Puzzle Trail and Elenydd Trail) Look out for the information panel at the start of the trails.įind out about walking trail grades. The walking trails are waymarked from start to finish.
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