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The Swan Inn, Pontfadog – Allt y Badi Descent loop from Llwynmawr

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

Wales

North Wales

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog – Allt y Badi Descent loop from Llwynmawr

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The Swan Inn, Pontfadog – Allt y Badi Descent loop from Llwynmawr

01:39

17.7km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Pontfadog Station, Glyn Valley Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

1.67 km

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

Highlight • Pub

The Swan Inn is a traditional, stone-built village pub dating back to the 13th century. Cosy bed and breakfast accommodation and a comfy bar providing pub food and real ales …

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1.98 km

Pontfadog Oak

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pontfadog Oak was a sessile oak tree (Quercus petraea) that stood on Cilcochwyn farm above the village of Pontfadog, in the Ceiriog Valley west of Chirk in the county …

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7.46 km

Allt y Badi Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Red to Black graded rocky descent into Llangollen, with big loose rocks and some small stepdowns.

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10.4 km

View of Llangollen and Dee Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Prepare for a wicked decline too. You’ll want both hands on the brakes coming down - single track.

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12.6 km

Tyn Celyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Rocky double track. Tough but all rideable with a few pauses unless you're superhuman (or on an ebike!)

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16.4 km

Dolywern Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Track starts off relatively smooth and straightforward but becomes increasingly more technical, with line choice less obvious, but let the bike dance beneath you and relax!

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.88 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.33 km

1.77 km

556 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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The Swan Inn, Pontfadog – Allt y Badi Descent loop from Llwynmawr

Pontfadog Station, Glyn Valley Railway

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

Pontfadog Oak

Allt y Badi Descent

View of Llangollen and Dee Valley

Tyn Celyn Climb

Dolywern Descent

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