Yours to explore
Elan Valley is a hub for leisure and mountain biking in Mid Wales.
We welcome all ages and all abilities – just get on your bike!
** Our cycling trails are not suitable for motorised vehicles. Scrambling is not permitted. **
Our Bike Hub is located next to the Visitor Centre. We have a variety of children’s and adult bikes, including e-bikes and trailers for hire. We also have a bike wash station to clean off the mud before you head home after your adventure.
Please carefully read the sizing guide below to make sure the bikes you hire are right for you.
Extra Small: 5’0 – 5’3 / 152cm – 160cm
Small: 5’3 – 5’5 / 160cm – 165cm
Medium: 5’5 – 5’8 / 165cm – 172cm
Large: 5’8 – 6’2+ / 172cm – 187cm
Trail bicycles (NOT mountain bikes) with an electrical battery assist, designed for on-road and light off-road cycling only.
Small – Medium: 5’3 – 5’9 / 157cm – 175cm
Medium – Large: 5-9 – 6’2 / 175cm – 187cm
Small: 3’2 – 3’9 / 97cm – 114cm
Medium: 3’9 – 4’4″ / 114cm – 132cm
Large: 4’4 – 4’9 / 132cm – 144cm
Child Trailer: <45kg / 100lb
Booking online in advance is always recommended to avoid disappointment, especially for groups.
Please note: proof of identity is required at the time of hire such as a valid passport or driving licence. Full terms & conditions of hire are available upon request and a signed booking form acknowledging that you have read these terms and conditions must be completed at the time of hire.
Constructed with funding from the National Lottery and Welsh Government’s TAIS fund, this set of descending skills trails are suitable for intermediate to experienced mountain bikers.
Featuring drop-offs, sweeping berms, table-top jumps and tight bends, the routes are accessed via the Nantgwyllt Church car park.
Mountain bike trails have a difficulty grading from Green (easy) to Blue (moderate), Red (difficult) and Black (Severe).
Click here for a reference guide to the colour-coded grading system used for cross-country single-track trails. Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. Always ride within your own abilities.
Explore all or part of this 29km route offering families, novice cyclists and committed enthusiasts the opportunity to experience this beautiful part of the country.
• READ MORE •Starting from Rhayader, this easy circular trail of 9km rolls through scenic Mid Wales lanes and has a downhill finish.
• READ MORE •A short (15km) route that takes you around Caban Coch reservoir which should take about an hour to complete.
• READ MORE •A popular hour-long trail that includes a lengthy descent which sweeps down Rhayader’s old nine hole golf course.
• READ MORE •This 32km route takes three to four hours to complete and includes the ancient site of its title as well as open hills and four reservoirs.
• READ MORE •Taking about three hours, this 29km trail leads you through parts of the Wye valley in addition to the Elan valley.
• READ MORE •A trail that takes in open hills, dappled woodland and working farmland. Its 19km length should take about two hours…
• READ MORE •A difficult technical route of 30km with big climbs taking in both the Elan and Claerwen Valleys for some glorious views.
• READ MORE •Why choose just one route when you can do them all? This difficult trail takes in everything that the Elan Valley has to offer for mountain-bikers.
• READ MORE •Season’s greetings! Enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas at Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe.
Elan Valley’s new Dragon Quest Trail for youngsters is roaringly good fun!
