Dirty Bikers

Marin Trail – Gwydyr Forest

Marin Trail Summary Trail Name: Marin Trail Location: Gwydyr Forest, Betws y Coed, North Wales Distance: 25km – 16 miles Climbing: 450m Time: 2 – 4hrs (nearer to 4 hrs) Bike Trail Grade: – Difficult / Red Suitable For: Proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills. Surface Types: Steep and tough, mostly singletrack with [...]

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Marin Trail – Killer of Hopes and Dreams

The early September 2009 ride took us to the Marin Trail, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. The sub-title top the ride was Pete’s Big Birthday Bash, to celebrate Pete’s 35th birthday, but he was to rename it as we’ll soon discover. From the car park, there’s a short single-track trail through the forest that leads to [...]

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