Mach 3 Trail
This route shares some trail with Mach 2, before heading off south through the forest and onto the moors before returning along some sweet track and grass descents. From the furthest point, the adventurous can take a spectacular cross country ride all the way to Nant yr Arian.The highlight of the return leg is 'the Chute', very steep and very rocky, and then to top it off it gets very dark.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Machynlleth |
| Time: | 3-4 hours |
| Distance: | 30km |
| Level: | Experienced Mountain Bikers |
| Rating: | 8.00 |
| Website: | www.dyfimountainbiking.org.uk |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
From North Head for Manchester. Take M62 / M6 to M56 towards Chester. Take M53 / A55 south. Follow A483 south past Wrexham and Oswestry. Turn onto A458 through Welshpool, follow A483 west then take A470 south to Machynlleth at Mallwyd roundabout. From Midlands, London and South Head for Birmingham and then take M6 north. Turn west onto M54 past Telford. Take M5 round Shrewsbury then turn onto A458 through Welshpool, follow A458 west then take A470 south to Machynlleth at Mallwyd roundabout. Machynlleth has it's own railway station. For rail details call 08457 484950
Other local trails worth checking out
- Mach 1 Trail - Machynlleth (Same Centre)
- Mach 2 Trail - Machynlleth (Same Centre)
- Cli-machx Trail - Machynlleth (1.5miles)
- Foel Gasnach Trail - Track 1 - Machynlleth (5.1miles)
- Syfydrin Trail - Nant-yr-Arian - Ponterwyd (7.6miles)
- Summit Trail - Nant-yr-Arian - Ponterwyd (7.6miles)
- Dragons Back Trail (Karrimor Trail) - Dolgellau (10.1miles)
- The Afon Trail - Dolgellau (10.1miles)
- MBR Trail - Dolgellau (10.1miles)
- The Beast Trail - Dolgellau (10.1miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.