G l y n C e i r i o g 17 Start Point From the A5 trunk road you can take either the B4500 if traveling from the North or the B4679 from the South. Either road leads directly into the village of Glyn Ceiriog where the ride begins. There are plenty of places to park, as well as shops and pubs for drinks and food. Corwen Llangollen Cynwyd Glyn Ceiriog 17 Glyn Ceiriog Summary This ride takes place in an extremely picturesque part of Denbighshire but one that is rarely used or known of by the mountain biking fraternity. You get a bit of everything with this trail, from wide open moorland to very steep, technical descents. Not for the faint-hearted and definitely a route which will challenge your fitness and skill levels to the limit. Glyn Ceiriog / Llangollen Level Difficulty 26 km 792m 3-4 hrs Explorer 255 Local Services Accommodation The TIC in Llangollen has all the details for local accommodation and there are plenty of places to stay in Llangollen itself, as well as near by camp sites. You can get more information from: 01978 860828 for an up to date list of bike friendly accommodation or look on www.denbighshire.gov.uk In Corwen there are two excellent bike friendly hotels. The WTB 5* Bron y Graig Hotel has comfortable rooms and a self catering cottage to rent, and is ideal for groups. www.northwales-hotel.co.uk Just down the road Caroline and Mathew at The Powys Country House also welcome mountain bikers and also have several self catering cotteges available. www. powyscountryhouse.co.uk In Llangollen there is an impressive three star Youth Hostel which you can on 08707705932 or [email protected] The West Arms in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, www.thewestarms.co.uk, does great food, comfortable accommodation and if you’re looking for somewhere where you can take your pooch, is dog friendly too. Not too far away, The Old Barn in Pandy, www. hartholidays.co.uk, does sumptuous B&B with a banquet of a breakfast. Food and Drink There are many options of where to eat in Llangollen including several pubs and the Simla Indian Restaurant is known as a great place for a good feed after peddling hard all day. If you are camping, GR Evans Butchers in the Square, Corwen, is renowned for its home made sausages. There are many excellent bakeries on the central Castle Street in Llangollen where you will also find a fantastic delicatessen next to the Tourist Information Bike Shop & Hire The closest bike shop to the North East of this trails area is in Wrexham which is a bit of a trek but worth the drive with ample stock. For more information call Alf Jones Cycles on: 01978 721057 or check out there web site: www.alfjones.com R H Roberts’ Bike shop is always happy to help. You can find it in the village of Bala ten miles South West of Corwen. Call them on 01678520252 or look them up at: www. abercelyn.co.uk/biking back to contents > 400m 300m 200m 100m 0m 0km 3km 6km 9km 12km 15km 18km 21km 24km
G l y n C e i r i o g R o u t e T i t l e 17 Route Description Glyn Ceiriog From the village centre take the road signed to Oswestry. Cross the bridge and immediately turn R into a minor road. This is steep but offers sweeping views down the Ceiriog valley. Remain on this road until reaching the next minor road on the L. Take this and follow it all the way to where you will see a forested area. When the forest begins on your L, the road will be crossed from either side by a rough track. Byway Go R here and follow this clear byway, which makes its way across open farm land, eventually bringing you out onto a rough road. On the rough road, go immediately L then immediately R, following the bridleway sign. After approx 100 metres the track will split at a distinctive Y junction with a gate on the L. Byway Y junction / Gate Take the L fork, through the gate and follow this track until reaching a byway crossroads. Stop here. Byway cross roads Go R at the crossroads and follow the track. Remain on this until reaching a gate directly across the track. Gate Carry on straight ahead; do not take the track off to the L. This is an enjoyable little descent which becomes steeper and more technical as you go on. Follow it all the way down, through Pontricket farm and out onto the junction with the B4500. 1 500 450 400 350 300 400 350 300 250 450 4000 35 400 Pen y Gwel y Mynydd Vivo d Mountain Y Foel 552m Glyn Ceirio g Ceiriog Forest Lanarmon D. C Tregeirio g Llechrydau Pand y Pant Farm Pen Yr Allt Farm 1Km N G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 234 back to contents >
Tarmac B4500 L onto the B4500, pass through the village of Tregeiriog following the main road then take the next minor road on the R. Go immediately L and begin a climb up a rough tarmac road. Follow this all the way to a byway that heads off to the R adjacent to Pen-Yr-Allt farm. Pen Yr Allt Farm Turn R at the farm, follow the tarmac road which soon becomes a rough track, this is a belting byway. Do not deviate from this byway which climbs steadily taking you across open moorland, then down a top, rocky descent. There are a few gates on the way but keep following the trail down onto a minor road. Minor Road Take the road directly ahead then go R at the junction. Climb a slight hill to the next road on the L which you turn into and stop at the aluminium gate. Gate Through the gate and follow this road to another gate. Through this and take the next minor road on the R adjacent to a forest. Follow this road keeping the forest on the L. The road soon sweeps around into a sharp R hand bend. As you come around this bend go a short distance until you see what appears to be a farm vehicle track leaving the road on the R at 45°. This is the next waypoint. Farm Vehicle Track Start off on a double track, quite deeply rutted in places, and follow this to a minor road. Go directly over. This track now begins to descend and gets progressively steeper, rockier and more technical. It’s badly eroded in places and you have to be extremely careful choosing your line, G l y n C e i r i o g 17 but that’s what makes it such a superb descent! Finally, you arrive on a minor road which you follow all the way to a crossroads. Crossroads Go R at the crossroads and follow this minor road down into the village of Glyn Ceiriog and the parked car. TOP RIDE!! 9 10 5678 back to contents > Do not copy this CD or we will bite your fingers off. Our mission is to bring you the best information on the finest routes on this planet - but unfortunatly this costs money. We will continue to produce high quality guides and CD’s with your help. All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means – graphic, electronic or merchandised, including photocopying, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher. This e-book includes mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey ® with the permission of the Controller of her Majesty’s Stationary Office. © Crown copyright.“The Trail Information service for mountain bike riders across UK and Europe” Available now....................... The best mountain bike trails in North East Wales Book £ 16.95 CD £ 14.95 Special Offer............... Buy Book and CD together and recieve 15% off Book and CD = £27.10 The best mountain bike trails in Nort h East Wales Y llwybrau bei c mynydd gora u Yng Ngogledd Ddwyrain Cymr u 02 02 The best mountain bike trails in Nort h East Wale s interactive CD-ROM Y llwybrau beic mynydd gora u Yng Ngogledd Ddwyrain Cymr u CD-ROM rhyngweithiol Printable maps Galler y Tracklog files GPS Coordinate s Extras Mapiau yw argraff u Galeri Ffeiliau Tracklog Cyfesurynnau GP S Ychwanegiada u