Mach 1 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

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Mach 1 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

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Mach 1 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley

01:47

21.9km

420m

Mountain biking

This may be the shortest of the Mach loops from Machynlleth, but it still certainly packs a punch!

Head out of the centre of the town on the road that heads south through the golf course, with a gradual climb and open views that allude to the mountains ahead. Follow…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Waypoints

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1.09 km

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

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This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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7.51 km

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

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The most spectacular balcony road along the valley side with gorgeous views and often circle around you. There's a mix of grassy climb, wide gravel doubletrack and a few gates …

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14.0 km

Llyfnant Forest Descent

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From east to west, this is a marvellous rocky, loose descent through the forest alongside the Llynfnant, that features both on the Mach 1 XC loop and the multi-day Trans …

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21.7 km

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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21.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

8.57 km

2.38 km

1.34 km

634 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

7.20 km

6.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

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-1°C

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Comments

August 5, 2021

This may be the shortest of the Mach loops from Machynlleth, but it still certainly packs a punch! 
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Head out of the centre of the town on the road that heads south through the golf course, with a gradual climb and open views that allude to the mountains ahead. Follow the road into Forge where you turn