Welcome to The 25km Gwydir Mawr Trail (formerly known as the Marin Trail) is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant singletrack and truly awesome scenery make this a trail to remember. Most, but not all, of the climbs are on forest roads and tracks giving you time to take in the views of the mountains of Snowdonia, and all of the descents are on the sweetest singletrack. The singletrack varies from very tight, technical and rocky to wonderfully open and flowing, from dark forest to exposed ridgelines.
It incorporates the shorter Gwydir Bach trail, which is a 8.7km version taking between 45 to 90 minutes to complete.
🌲 Trail Overview:
The Marin Trail, or Gwydir Mawr Trail, offersing a really engaing blend of challenging terrains, scenic vistas, and speedy descents. From flowing singletracks through dense forests to technical sections that will test your skills, Gwydir Mawr Trail has it all. As we navigate its twists and turns, you’ll witness firsthand why the Marin Trail is still relevant in 2024.
🏞️ Scenic Beauty:
Wales is known for its stunning natural beauty, and Gwydir Mawr Trail is no exception. The vlog captures the awe-inspiring views of lush green and panoramic landscapes that will leave you in awe. It’s not just about the ride; it’s about immersing yourself in the sheer magnificence of the Welsh outdoors.
🤘 Thrilling Descents:
Hold onto your handlebars as we take on exhilarating descents that will get your heart racing. Whether you’re a seasoned rider seeking a challenge or a newbie looking for an unforgettable experience, Gwydir Mawr Trail delivers with its mix of technical descents and flowy downhill sections.
🎥 Cinematic Experience:
Our vlog is not just about the ride; it’s a cinematic journey that captures the essence of Llwybr Marin. High-quality visuals, stunning drone shots, and immersive storytelling will make you feel like you’re right there with us on this epic adventure.
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If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails to ride, enjoy and explore.
The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 10 mounted on the chin of an Endura MT500 helmet using a R3Pro mount.
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12 Comments
Love the Marin trail….and yes definitely better on the ebike 😁 where else you riding in the UK
Niiiiicccccccce!
It'll always be The Marin trail. It's a great loop .It's probably my favourite Welsh trail ride. It's awesome on a hardtail. Glad you had a good day.👍
Superb looking trails! Saving this video as hopefully I will get across from Ireland and spend a few days in Wales! All the best, Adrian
Done it on my ebike end of May last year plus a few black bits, lots of fun! Would defe do it again if back that way, just a long way from Peebles.
On another note- no need to put ebike in eco mode for descents, as you go down, you do not drain the battery and might need that extra half crank power on some sections of the trail. Even in turbo, you would probably use 1% top to bottom of say, NYNY
Nice, I’m heading to north wales for a week in the summer so I’ve added this to the list of places to visit. Also really appreciate how you leave in the moments where you have challenges and verbalise what most of us are thinking at those points
How do you find the Specialized Turbo Levo?
That was a rush just watching, never mind riding it. Cracking content.
Nice review. Must be one of first trail centre trails I rode about 25 yrs ago, along with coed-y-brenin
I did this trail yesterday on an ebike, hadn't been there for atleast 10 years. You summed up the trail well and i didn't remember that much fireroad but overall it's a great ride.
Great edit from a fantastic day out – really enjoyed doing this ride with you, Toby and Niel ! Where to next??
Great trail in a stunning part of Wales. Some fantastic off-piste on the Betws y Coed side as well. It's pronounced Gwidir Mour (as in hour) and Gwidir Bach (ch as in loch) – well at least in my Scottish accent. The last three descents are brilliant – it's good to see them ridden at speed. We were at Coed y Brenin yesterday on the Blacks, and while they are a lot more technical than the Marin, it's a serious amount of climbing to access them all (no e-bike for me…).