Bike Park Wales

Bike Park Wales is one of the UK’s premier mountain biking destinations, located near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. Purpose-built and professionally maintained, the park offers 40+ mountain bike trails covering everything from smooth beginner flow to steep, technical black and pro-level downhill lines.

With a popular uplift service, clearly graded trails, and year-round riding, Bike Park Wales attracts riders from across the UK and Europe. This guide covers trail grades, uplift info, riding tips, facilities, and what to expect on your first visit.

Trail Grades & Riding Styles

Bike Park Wales uses UK trail grading, making it easy to choose routes that match your ability.

Green Trails - Beginners

Green trails are the easiest, designed for beginners, with gentle gradients and smooth surfaces.

Popular green trails include:

• Badgers Run
• Kermit

Blue Trails - Intermediate

Blue trails are smooth, fast, and confidence-building, ideal for newer riders or those wanting maximum flow.

Popular blue trails include:

• Sixtapod
• Terry’s Belly
• Willy Waver
• Norke

Red Trails - Advanced

Red trails are where Bike Park Wales really shines. Expect faster speeds, larger berms, tabletops, and optional technical features.

Popular red trails include:

• Pandora's Rocks
• Insufficient Funds
• A470 Line

Black & Pro Lines - Advanced

Black and pro trails are steep, technical, and demanding, featuring rock gardens, big drops, roots, and high speeds.

Well-known black & pro trails:

• Dai Hard
• 50 Shades of Black
• Coal Not Dole
• Boomslang

Uplift Service - How It Works

Bike Park Wales operates a paid uplift service, allowing riders to maximise laps without pedalling.

Uplift highlights:

• Regular uplift buses running all day
• Expect 8–10 uplift runs per day
• Bikes loaded onto rear-mounted racks
• Saves energy for more riding
• Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season

Facilities at Bike Park Wales

Bike Park Wales is a fully equipped MTB centre with excellent rider facilities:

• On-site café serving hot food and drinks
• Bike wash station
• Toilets and changing facilities
• Bike shop and spares
• Coaching and skills sessions available
• Everything is designed for full-day riding

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