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SITE SERVICES AT COED Y BRENIN HAVE CHANGED

All Trails and Beics Brenin shop/hire centre are OPEN: Beics Brenin, the bike shop and hire centre at Coed y Brenin remains OPEN (Mon-Sun, 9am to 5pm) and the trail network remains open and will continue to be maintained.

The Visitor Centre & Cafe and information desk is now CLOSED

Natural Resources Wales have now closed the visitor centre cafe and information desk at Coed y Brenin. This means there is no longer a cafe or information point at Coed y Brenin and there are no public facing Natural Resources Wales staff that work from the site to provide help and assistance to visitors.

Beics Brenin, the bike shop and hire centre at Coed y Brenin remains OPEN (Mon-Sun, 9am to 5pm) and the trail network remains open and will continue to be maintained.

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Coed y Brenin has a huge network of world-class mountain bike trails to be explored but that’s just one part of what’s on offer, there is much more to discover and enjoy in the forest park. There are walking and running trails, a kids animal discovery trail, geocache and orienteering trails.

Hire a bike and explore the vast network of forest trails. Immerse yourself in tree covered valleys or ascend to find spectacular views of the mountains of Eryri National Park. Journey through a forest steeped in myth and legend, passing through quiet tree lined slopes, alongside wild rivers and along ancient roads to find your adventure. 

The forest park offers a unique opportunity to escape and unwind for people of all ages. The network of cycling, walking and running trails gives people of all ages, fitness and ability levels the chance to enjoy one of Wales' most beautiful forests. 

A large multi-level play area with accessibility features, perfect for entertaining energetic youngsters. The play area is located near the main visitor centre & cafe building

Fun, easy to follow and suitable for pushchairs, the trail is designed to encourage children to explore and enjoy the woodland by looking out for some of its animal inhabitants.

Continuing its pioneeding record, Coed y Brenin became the Uks first dedicated trail-running venue, introducing a series of superb waymarked and graded trail running routes up to half marathon distance. Each year the centre also plays host to the Trail Marathon Wales, one of the UKs largest trai marathon events. Thousands runners take on the formidable challenge of running a 26 miles mountain marathon route in the spectacular surroundings of the Forest Parks.

Coed y Brenin has three waymarked walking trails that begin and end at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre car park.

Afon Eden Trail

  • Grade: Accessible (blue waymarkers) or Easy (yellow waymarkers)
  • Distance: 1 mile/1.6 kilometres
  • Total climb: 105 feet/35 metres
  • Time: 45 minutes

The easiest is the Afon Eden Trail, an accessible trial which winds its way through woodlands down to the banks of the Afon Eden river.

Cefndeuddwr Trail

  • Grade: Easy
  • Distance: ¾ mile/1.3 kilometres
  • Total climb: 197 feet/55 metres
  • Time: 45 minutes

Cefndeuddwr Trail is an easy short trial which climbs to the Cefndeuddwr viewpoint and picnic area for spectacular views over the surrounding area and southern snowdonian mountains.

Afon Gain Trail

  • Grade: Strenuous
  • Distance: 4 miles/6.5 kilometres
  • Total climb: 745 feet/227 metres
  • Time: 2 hours

The Gain Waterfall Trail walk is a strenuous route, ascending the Cefndeuddwr ridge, before dropping to where the Afon Gain and Afon Mawddach rivers converge in a twin waterfall. [Gain trail PDF]

Other walking locally:

  • Ty'n y Groes (an accessible riverside trail and a walk up Penrhos mountain)
  • Glasdir (a trail through a ruined copper mine ruins with accessible section to a viewpoint over the ruins)

A camera number plate recognition system is now in place at Coed y Brenin. You are charged for the length of time you park at Coed y Brenin visitor centre with payment required prior to exit.

The charges are:

  • £2 for 2 hours
  • 40p for every additional 20 minutes (maximum £7 per day)

When you are ready to leave enter your vehicle registration into one of the machines in the car park and pay the parking charge by card or cash.

The barrier will then lift automatically as you drive out of the car park exit.

An annual season ticket is on sale at the visitor centre reception.

Overnight parking is not permitted.

Free parking for local residents - Car parking is free if you live within the LL40 or LL41 postcode or the neighbouring villages of Arthog, Cutiau, Cardeon, Corris and Tal-y-Llyn. You will need to take your vehicle log book (V5 document) to the visitor centre welcome desk to register for free parking.

Free parking for Blue Badge holders. - On departure from the car park, scan your Blue Badge at the exit barrier and the barrier will lift.

Your parking fees help keep the trails in good shape - Coed y Brenin’s parking fees help support trail maintenance and upkeep of the trail network, ensuring the trails remain free to access and in good condition.  

There is a cycle parking rack in front of the bike shop (Beics Brenin). Loan locks are available on request free of charge from the bike shop. E-Bike charging facilities are now available. You will require your charger with UK plug.

Telephone enquiries

PLEASE SEE THE NRW WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON SITE SERVICES AND INFORMATION.

For enquiries regarding bike trails, bike rental or bike shop please call Beics Brenin: 01341 440728

Play Area - Animal Puzzle Trail - Running - Walking - Parking - Cycle Parking - Contact

SITE SERVICES AT COED Y BRENIN HAVE CHANGED

All Trails and Beics Brenin shop/hire centre are OPEN: Beics Brenin, the bike shop and hire centre at Coed y Brenin remains OPEN (Mon-Sun, 9am to 5pm) and the trail network remains open and will continue to be maintained.

The Visitor Centre & Cafe and information desk is now CLOSED

Natural Resources Wales have now closed the visitor centre cafe and information desk at Coed y Brenin. This means there is no longer a cafe or information point at Coed y Brenin and there are no public facing Natural Resources Wales staff that work from the site to provide help and assistance to visitors.

Beics Brenin, the bike shop and hire centre at Coed y Brenin remains OPEN (Mon-Sun, 9am to 5pm) and the trail network remains open and will continue to be maintained.

Coed y Brenin has a huge network of world-class mountain bike trails to be explored but that’s just one part of what’s on offer, there is much more to discover and enjoy in the forest park. There are walking and running trails, a kids animal discovery trail, geocache and orienteering trails.

Hire a bike and explore the vast network of forest trails. Immerse yourself in tree covered valleys or ascend to find spectacular views of the mountains of Eryri National Park. Journey through a forest steeped in myth and legend, passing through quiet tree lined slopes, alongside wild rivers and along ancient roads to find your adventure. 

The forest park offers a unique opportunity to escape and unwind for people of all ages. The network of cycling, walking and running trails gives people of all ages, fitness and ability levels the chance to enjoy one of Wales' most beautiful forests. 

Coed y Brenin has a huge network of world-class mountain bike trails to be explored but that’s just one part of what’s on offer, there is much more to discover and enjoy in the forest park. We have walking and running trails, a kids animal discovery trail, geocache and orienteering trails.

A large multi-level play area with accessibility features, perfect for entertaining energetic youngsters. The play area is located near the main visitor centre & cafe building

Fun, easy to follow and suitable for pushchairs, the trail is designed to encourage children to explore and enjoy the woodland by looking out for some of its animal inhabitants.

Continuing its pioneeding record, Coed y Brenin became the Uks first dedicated trail-running venue, introducing a series of superb waymarked and graded trail running routes up to half marathon distance. Each year the centre also plays host to the Trail Marathon Wales, one of the UKs largest trai marathon events. Thousands runners take on the formidable challenge of running a 26 miles mountain marathon route in the spectacular surroundings of the Forest Parks.

Coed y Brenin has three waymarked walking trails that begin and end at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre car park.

Afon Eden Trail

  • Grade: Accessible (blue waymarkers) or Easy (yellow waymarkers)
  • Distance: 1 mile/1.6 kilometres
  • Total climb: 105 feet/35 metres
  • Time: 45 minutes

The easiest is the Afon Eden Trail, an accessible trial which winds its way through woodlands down to the banks of the Afon Eden river.

Cefndeuddwr Trail

  • Grade: Easy
  • Distance: ¾ mile/1.3 kilometres
  • Total climb: 197 feet/55 metres
  • Time: 45 minutes

Cefndeuddwr Trail is an easy short trial which climbs to the Cefndeuddwr viewpoint and picnic area for spectacular views over the surrounding area and southern snowdonian mountains.

Afon Gain Trail

  • Grade: Strenuous
  • Distance: 4 miles/6.5 kilometres
  • Total climb: 745 feet/227 metres
  • Time: 2 hours

The Gain Waterfall Trail walk is a strenuous route, ascending the Cefndeuddwr ridge, before dropping to where the Afon Gain and Afon Mawddach rivers converge in a twin waterfall. [Gain trail PDF]

Other walking locally:

  • Ty'n y Groes (an accessible riverside trail and a walk up Penrhos mountain)
  • Glasdir (a trail through a ruined copper mine ruins with accessible section to a viewpoint over the ruins)

A camera number plate recognition system is now in place at Coed y Brenin. You are charged for the length of time you park at Coed y Brenin visitor centre with payment required prior to exit.

The charges are:

  • £2 for 2 hours
  • 40p for every additional 20 minutes (maximum £7 per day)

When you are ready to leave enter your vehicle registration into one of the machines in the car park and pay the parking charge by card or cash.

The barrier will then lift automatically as you drive out of the car park exit.

An annual season ticket is on sale at the visitor centre reception.

Overnight parking is not permitted.

Free parking for local residents - Car parking is free if you live within the LL40 or LL41 postcode or the neighbouring villages of Arthog, Cutiau, Cardeon, Corris and Tal-y-Llyn. You will need to take your vehicle log book (V5 document) to the visitor centre welcome desk to register for free parking.

Free parking for Blue Badge holders. - On departure from the car park, scan your Blue Badge at the exit barrier and the barrier will lift.

Your parking fees help keep the trails in good shape - Coed y Brenin’s parking fees help support trail maintenance and upkeep of the trail network, ensuring the trails remain free to access and in good condition.  

There is a cycle parking rack in front of the bike shop (Beics Brenin). Loan locks are available on request free of charge from the bike shop.E-Bike charging facilities are now available. You will require your charger with UK plug.

Telephone enquiries

PLEASE SEE THE NRW WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ABOUT SITE FACILITIES.

For enquiries regarding bike trails, bike rental or bike shop please call Beics Brenin: 01341 440728