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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

02:13

22.2km

550m

Mountain biking

A little rougher and more technical than the Mach 1 loop, Mach 2 packs in some more climbs to the south of Machynlleth with a real range of terrain from grassy farmland bridleways to gravel roads and singletrack.

The start of the Mach 2 loop mirrors the other loops, out…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.52 km for 1.34 km

Waypoints

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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1.23 km

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

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This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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5.20 km

Commins Pant-glâs Gravel Climb

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This smooth some bridleway gently climbs around the peak of Commins Pant-glâs. It is on the Mach 2 and 3 MTB loops, and has been featured on the Grinduro! Wales course.

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8.47 km

Steep Slate Singletrack Descent

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Through the gate and down you go: this is a really narrow, steep and slate-paved singletrack heading straight down the hillside with views of the opposite valley side ahead.

The …

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11.9 km

Grinduro! Wales Gravel Trail

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Turn off the road, over the cattle grid and onto prime gravel roads, up and around the corners into the hill south of Machynlleth.

This gravel track leads to the …

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13.5 km

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

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The most spectacular balcony road along the valley side with gorgeous views and often circle around you. There's a mix of grassy climb, wide gravel doubletrack and a few gates …

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22.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.81 km

1.50 km

1.00 km

651 m

251 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

5.24 km

2.57 km

2.22 km

1.60 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

17°C

7°C

43 %

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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Commins Pant-glâs Gravel Climb

Steep Slate Singletrack Descent

Grinduro! Wales Gravel Trail

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

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