Try Out Antur ’Stiniog Downhill MTB Trail Centre!

We’re huge fans of mountain biking. Whether we’re looking up the hottest trails of the year for our readership, riding said trails, or even checking out some seriously mountain biker friendly hotels in Snowdonia and the surrounding regions, it’s safe to say we’re more than hooked. But you knew that, didn’t you?  

Our best pick of 2016 has to be the Antur ‘Stiniog Downhill and MTB Trail Centre at the Llechwedd Slate Caverns! This fantastic facility boasts 5, yes 5, mountain bike trails that range from a moderately light Blue grade to absolute monsters of Black Grade trails. (Obligatory warning: Don’t attempt any trails you’re unfamiliar with, or worried about. Black Grade Trails are no joke, and nor is Snowdonia. All it takes is a bit of misplaced confidence to turn a great experience into something horrific).

All of Antur ‘Stiniog’s five trails have enjoyed international acclaim from MTB Riders and press alike – hence earning this prestigious name, standing head and shoulders above among many mountain biking trails in England and Wales. (And in our opinion, even some European ones.)  All trails are assessed by an uplift service, which means that riders get more time having fun than lugging their bikes to the top of what can sometimes seem unsurmountable.

Antur ‘Stiniog’s uplift service in particular is an example to the rest of the UK at large. Uplifts are timely, regular, and efficient – widely regarded as the absolute best within the UK. Also available onsite is bike hire, coaching and maintenance (in case you’re a little unsure what kind of trail you’re cut out for at present) a jump site, café, showers and even a bike wash.

The Antur ‘Stiniog Downhill MTB Trail Centre is indeed the whole package, all in one, and it’s more than possible thanks to the site’s excellent design and very rider-centric layout to complete all 5 trails in one day, if you want to.