Mountain biking around Kings, Dolgellau
Overview
Mountain biking enthusiasts will have heard all about Coed-y-Brenin. Approx 15 minutes from the hostel and run by the Forestry Commission, it's the mountain bike mecca of Wales. Bike hire is available and there's a route for all abilities including low level for families and extreme routes for the mad ones!
There are also trails in the Machynlleth including Mach 1, 2, 3 and the Cli-machx. If you want to explore on your own, there are unofficial trails straight from the hostel door.
What makes it special
- Bike hire available
- Fantastic for biking enthusiasts
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Cycling around Kings, Dolgellau
The Mawddach trail between Dolgellau and Barmouth is ideal for families who enjoy gentler cycling. Running alongside the estuary, following the route of the old railway, it is totally flat and o
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Coed-y-Brenin
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 opportuni
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Cycling around Broad Haven
Rise and fall with the countryside on quiet lanes and exciting downhill sprints in this stunning area. Try one of the ride with GPS routes that we've created.
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Watersports near Kings, Dolgellau
The National White Water Centre is at Bala, 20 miles from the hostel, with white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking - you can hire your equipment or get tuition. For something a bit different
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Walking and rambling around Kings, Dolgellau
The quieter area of southern Eryri (Snowdonia), with fewer tourists, is absolutely beautiful and a great place for walking.
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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
Travel on the glorious line from Caernarfon through Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog – some 40 miles of narrow-gauge steam! These are 2 separate railways which meet at the central station of Por
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Zip World - Slate Caverns
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience Europe's longest Ziplines, or massive underground trampolines and high-rope cavern adventures called Bounce Below. See the Zip
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Portmeirion
Portmeirion, the setting for the cult 60s series The Prisoner – 'I am not a number. I am a free man.
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
Descend Jacobs ladder and wander through tunnels and chambers. Outside the caverns there's breathtaking views of Cardigan Bay.
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Climbing near Kings, Dolgellau
There's a training area above Barmouth, known as 'The Slabs'. Local firms offer instructor led courses and equipment hire. The area is suitable for all levels and abilities including the m
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Cycling in Idwal
The Lon Las route takes you from Portmadog to Bangor. You can either do the route in one day, or take time to explore the mountains and use the hostel as your base.
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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.
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Betws-y-Coed – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Betws-y-Coed – the perfect place to learn about what makes Eryri (Snowdonia) spectacular as well as advice on visiting sustainably.
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Sygun Copper Mine
Tour the large colourful chambers, magnificent stalactite and stalagmites and copper ore veins with traces of gold and silver. Visit the website
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Zip World - Fforest
In a stunning woodland setting nestled in the North Wales Conwy Valley, close to the iconic Eryri (Snowdonia) village of Betws-y-Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await.
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Mountain Biking in Betws-y-Coed
The Marin Trail is a world famous downhill trail, just 5 minutes ride from the hostel.
