Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley
Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley
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Mach 2 MTB loop – slate tracks of the Dyfi Valley
02:13
22.2km
550m
Mountain biking
A little rougher and more technical than the Mach 1 loop, Mach 2 packs in some more climbs to the south of Machynlleth with a real range of terrain from grassy farmland bridleways to gravel roads and singletrack.
The start of the Mach 2 loop mirrors the other loops, out through the golf course to Forge and climbing gently on the lanes. Then you turn left to join a bridleway around the peak of Commins Pant-glâs, which is a gravel doubletrack up through the grassy fields.
After you’ve regained your breath at the top of the climb, a steep slate chute is up next, down through the woods and into the valley. Rejoin gravel tracks as you zig-zag up through the woods, then up into the open before a steeper stretch.
The effort is well worth it though, as it leads to the most sublime gravel balcony road in the Llyfnant Valley. Enjoy the views as you sail along the wide track.
Mach 2 concludes with a descent over the moorland on wide gravel tracks and some singletrack down to a lane which leads to the main road to Mach. You can pick up the cycle lane to avoid the traffic on the main road as you pedal back into the town.
Last updated: May 31, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 7.52 km for 1.34 km
Waypoints
Machynlleth Clock Tower
Highlight • Settlement
The area is inspiring. Just outside the town is the small summer house where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page are said to have written some songs for their band Led Zeppelin.
There are plenty of hotels and a campsite nearby.
Tip by
1.23 km
Machynlleth Golf Course Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
If you're heading into the town from the south, it's a reassuring sight as you near civilisation again after the remote 'Desert of Wales'.
Tip by
5.20 km
Commins Pant-glâs Gravel Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
8.47 km
Steep Slate Singletrack Descent
Highlight • Trail
The track features on the Mach 2 and Mach 3 MTB XC trails (you'll see the waymarkers on the gate), but also on the gravel-bike orientated Grinduro! Wales 2021 route.
Tip by
11.9 km
Grinduro! Wales Gravel Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This gravel track leads to the most incredible balcony road in the valley. It features in several of the Mach MTB XC trails and was also used for the Grinduro! Wales 2021 course and hangover ride.
Gravel or mountain bike, this trail is ace.
Tip by
13.5 km
Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The track is part of the Mach 1 mountain biking loop, but is also great on a gravel bike or sturdy tourer.
Tip by
22.2 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.0 km
6.81 km
1.50 km
1.00 km
651 m
251 m
Surfaces
9.06 km
5.24 km
2.57 km
2.22 km
1.60 km
1.47 km
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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Comments
October 15, 2023
A little rougher and more technical than the Mach 1 loop, Mach 2 packs in some more climbs to the south of Machynlleth with a real range of terrain from grassy farmland bridleways to gravel roads and singletrack.
The start of the Mach 2 loop mirrors the other loops, out through the golf course to Forge
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