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Dolen Machno Fire Road Climb – View of Penmachno Valley loop from Pentrefoelas

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Dolen Machno Fire Road Climb – View of Penmachno Valley loop from Pentrefoelas

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Dolen Machno Fire Road Climb – View of Penmachno Valley loop from Pentrefoelas

03:48

42.8km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.79 km

Ysbyty Ifan Village

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views over the old bridge over the Conway river in the village. There was a hospital run by monks for pilgrims here until the 16c dissolution.

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2

13.1 km

Dolen Machno Fire Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

From the roadside trailhead, the start of the Penmachno trails is a haul up the hillside on fire roads.

It feels like you're climbing for a really long time, especially …

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3

19.4 km

Dolen Machno Singletrack

Highlight • MTB Park

Good trail, easy to learn

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4

20.3 km

Dolen Machno and Dolen Eryri Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This is the point on the first loop, Dolen Machno, where you can either continue on, back to the trailhead, or add the second loop, Dolen Eryri.

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5

21.6 km

View of Penmachno Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure you pack all your best riding skills for this tour. oh & a snorkel , it's always wet😂

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6

31.0 km

Penmachno Trails

Highlight • Trail

Lovely place, view amazing

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B

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

16.7 km

4.68 km

856 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

12.6 km

8.82 km

856 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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