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Route/Name: Over The Top
Grade: Moderate / Intermediate
Total distance: 34Km (Approx.)
Approx. ride time: 3.5hrs

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This superb ride takes you to the highest permissive point for mountain bikes on the Range at approx. 450m. The views are breathtaking, as are some of the climbs. From the peaceful trails of Clwyd forest to fantastic grassy descents within the Moel Famau Country Park this route really is not to be missed. Truly a route with a bit of everything.
Route/Name: Arthur 2 Times
Grade: Moderate / Intermediate
Total distance: 31 (approx.)
Approx. ride time: 3hrs

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This ride from Cilcain provides you with spectacular scenery. The route takes in some steady climbing and interesting descents, but make sure you take time to enjoy the stunning views of Snowdonia and Merseyside both sides of the ridge. This route also allows you the pleasure of skirting around the ancient iron age hill fort of Moel Arthur not once but twice!
Route/Name: The 4 Village Tour
Grade: Moderate / Intermediate
Total distance: 29.0Km
Approx. ride time: 3hrs

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This great route takes you on a tour of four of the most picturesque villages within the area, Graianrhyd, Eryrys, Maeshafn and Nercwys. providing you with plenty of opportunities for food stops at the country pubs or village shops. The route encorporates some great singletrack descents, green lanes and forest trails. The loop around Graiandryd can also be missed out, in order to avoid one of the most technical descents, making it suitable for less experienced riders. This is a great route for those who wish to take their time and enjoy the ever changing scenery.
Route/Name: Up To The Lake
Grade: Moderate / Beginner
Total distance: 42km
Approx. ride time: 3hrs

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This route although quite long is not too technical, making it ideal for those riders who are fit but prefer the less technical routes. The route takes you through Clocaenog Forest, famous for holding rounds of the RAC Rally, home of the rare Black Grouse and one of the few remaining strongholds of the Red Squirrel. Llyn Brenig is a vast man-made lake and this route allows you to circumnavigate its entire shoreline, with the opportunity for a snack at the visitors centre, before bringing you over the dam wall for your return trip through the forest. A great day ride and not one to be rushed.

See also our page detailing the forthcoming Mountain Bike Centre Of Excellence in Llandegla.

Also Killer Loop from MBR
Route/Name: MBR’s Killer Loop
Grade: Moderate / Advanced
Total distance: 37km
Approx. ride time: 4hrs

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Published in MBR magazine’s Killer Loop series, this fits the category perfectly. One for the enthusiast who recognizes the term no pain, no gain. The reward for your pain – A superb route that takes in plenty of climbs and descents with great views and breath taking terrain. MBR said of the route “ We named the series Killer Loops for a reason and this circuit lived up to its name on all accounts.” So how can you resist a challenge like that?

See also our page detailing the forthcoming Mountain Bike Centre Of Excellence in Llandegla.
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