Coed-y-Brenin
Overview
Coed-y-Brenin is a mountain biking mecca set amongst mountains and forests of southern Eryri (Snowdonia). There are also fantastic walks, a visitor centre, a high ropes course, and opportunities to go geocaching and orienteering.
What makes it special
- Cycle the fantastic forest trails
- Try the High Ropes course
Opening times
Visitor centre and cafe – daily
April to September – 9.00am to 5.00pm
October and half-term week – 9.00am to 4.30pm (to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday)
November to March – 9.30am to 4.30pm
Price
Parking is free for locals and Blue Badge holders. Other visitors can park for free for the first 20 mins, or £2 for two hours.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Cycling around Broad Haven
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Mountain biking around Kings, Dolgellau
Mountain biking enthusiasts will have heard all about Coed-y-Brenin.
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Walking and rambling around Kings, Dolgellau
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Cycling around Kings, Dolgellau
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
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Portmeirion
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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
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Cycling in Idwal
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Zip World - Slate Caverns
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Watersports near Kings, Dolgellau
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Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology aims to inspire, inform and enable people to explore new ways of living. Visit the CAT website
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Sygun Copper Mine
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Beddgelert – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
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Beddgelert Bikes
Bike hire for all ages so you can have a memorable day out in Eryri (Snowdonia). Set off to explore Beddgelert Forest and get away from it all.Visit the website
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Climbing in Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
There are many local crags within easy walking distance in the area, so you won’t have to walk far before you can start climbing.
