You'll only regret the biking you didn't do
UK, South Wales, Gower
Portugal, Setúbal e Vale do Tejo
Wales has established itself as one of the best mountain bike destinations in Europe. From scenic natural trails and flowing single track to purpose-built bike parks and downhill tracks, it really does have something for all. To help you find out more about what’s on offer, GMTBIKING has picked out 7 of the best mountain bike spots to discover in South Wales. We have chosen a variety of scenic natural trails, which you can ride with most bikes – gravel bikes, cross country, full suspension, followed by our selection of bike trail centres.
The most scenic coastal trail in the country
The Gower Peninsula and Swansea Bay
Famous for its wonderful white sandy beaches and a clear blue sea, the Gower Peninsula is the perfect place to start mountain biking in natural trails. Gower has a great network of bridleways, offering a variety of dirt roads and single tracks ideal for gravel and cross-country bikes. Some of the steep rocky descents won’t disappoint riders on full suspensions.
Swansea or Abertawe in Welsh, lies within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan and the ancient Welsh commote of Gŵyr. If this sounds like lord of the rings language, it is because some of Tolkien’s invented languages are Welsh based. The landscape is also very Tolkien. The trails can be challenging. If you are into enduro, then this is for you.
GMTBIKING offers tours and holiday breaks in the Gower and Swansea Bay
Valleys and mountains
Black Mountain
Such an iconic name, but often confused with the Black Mountains. The Black Mountain forms the western high ground of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This mountain feels more remote and is way less busy than its eastern sister - the Black Mountains. Riding in this western side of Brecon is superb with its rocky descents leading to breath-taking valleys.
GMTBIKING offers guided rides during the drier months to the unique Black Mountain.
Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons National Park include South Wales' highest mountain - Pen y Fan. To the east you can ride on the Black Mountains to the west you can ride on the similarly named but quite distinct Black Mountain. Wherever you go there is plenty of natural bike trails to keep everyone entertained.
Where will you go on a guided MTB ride
Do you love natural trails, with breath-taking views, and away from the crowds? The feeling of just being on a bike exploring a new place, pedalling away. We get you, we love that feeling too.
Or maybe you prefer a bit more adrenaline and find yourself craving for drops, jumps, switchbacks, and berms. We got you covered here too.
Our guides know the way to mix sections of graded official trails with off piste so you can have a superb time.
We can help you stop wasting time googling top trails to ride in wales; checking Facebook groups, YouTube videos and google maps trying to guess what 'might' be the best route or epic loop.
We can save you hours on the smartphone or laptop scrolling down never-ending websites for accommodation looking for where 'might' be good to eat and drink in Portugal.
Let us take all the hassle out of organising your epic day, weekend away, or active holiday break and guide you on an amazing journey to South West Wales or Portugal.
Join our day tours and micro-adventures in Wales: Swansea, Gower, Brecon Beacons, and Black Mountain or book a holiday break in Portugal.
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TOUR EVENTS
A tour event is a ride on a specific date with a fixed price per rider.
The maximum number of participants is 6.
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At the moment, we can't offer guided tours. COVID-19 is weighing heavily in the minds of our clients and partners.
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Join us for a ride later.
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GMTBIKING will be waiting for you, in Wales during the end of Spring and Summer and in Portugal in the Autumn and Winter.
Stay tunned we wil be offering bike ride in Wales as soon as the lockdown is over
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Meet the team
Our qualified guides started riding in the best Natural Parks in Portugal in the early nineties they know hidden gems only locals do. In the last 9 years they have been living in Wales riding the trails regularly and mountain biking all over South West Wales including loads of natural riding in the Gower, Brecon and Black Mountain, local woodland trails around Swansea Bay and bike park centres in Afan Forest, Brechfa Forest and Cwcarn.
Andre Pires
Andre is the bike guide, the mechanic and the planner. He is most happy riding bikes, talking about bikes, dreaming of bikes... But he also likes surfing and skateboarding ...
Sara B
Sara loves cycling and really enjoys guiding women rides, especially when it is sunny. She creates the videos, takes the pictures, plays with the website and the social media.
Dania Albini
Dania is our social media creative. She just loves the outdoors: camping, hiking, cycling...