Llangynog, Powys
Access note: Uplift is running Friday–Sunday, 10am–4pm, at £50 per rider per day. Book a date online and complete the risk form before arrival. Full-face helmets and knee pads are compulsory; the park’s phased rebuild continues.
Revolution Bike Park is operating again in Llangynog, Powys, with uplift and push/pedal passes alongside its continuing rebuild. The operator’s current website names refreshed classic trails and the newer Continental line. This is an advanced downhill destination, not a gentle forest circuit: its published categories begin with red, continue through black and include purple pro lines. There are currently no green or blue trails.
Forest felling after tree disease in early 2023 changed the park substantially. Older films, maps and trail inventories are therefore poor tools for deciding exactly what you can ride today. The operator supplies the current map on site because the available network continues to evolve. Plan your visit around the working park and the day’s briefing, without expecting every historic track to have returned unchanged.
Red
The operator confirms that its rebuilt linking middle section has been completed, restoring another connection through the centre of the park. Treat the word red as advanced: assess the open connections, features and exits against the map provided on arrival. Do not assume an old helmet-camera film shows the present layout or that the whole historic line has identical features.
Official route information →This newer line is part of the operator’s refreshed network. Ask the crew which section is open, how it connects into the park and whether it suits your existing jumping experience before making it your next run. Use the current map to choose the relevant start and exit instead of relying on an older trail film.
Official route information →The official operator trail page distinguishes the redeveloped downhill and freeride lines. No downloadable map PDF was confirmed.
Start at the current trail map and ask for a sensible first descent for your ability. A red sign is the park’s lowest published category, not an assurance of beginner terrain. Look for the signed connection you have agreed with the crew, ride an inspection lap at a controlled pace and leave generous space behind the rider ahead. Stop only where you are safely clear of the riding line.
Build a day around a small number of repeatable runs. If an unfamiliar feature needs inspection, find a safe approach and follow the park’s directions for moving around it. Never enter a closed connection to recover a remembered route. When riding with friends, agree the junctions and regrouping points in advance; nobody should feel obliged to follow the quickest rider onto a more demanding line.
Use the operator’s Llangynog, Powys address and SY10 0EP postcode: other places in Wales share the village name. Its directions approach on the B4391 and turn beside the narrow bridge before following the entrance road to the park. Official directions →
Use the operator’s Llangynog, Powys address and SY10 0EP postcode: other places in Wales share the village name. Its directions approach on the B4391 and turn beside the narrow bridge before following the entrance road to the park. Use those directions alongside navigation, slow down through the village and leave room for local traffic when unloading bicycles or meeting another vehicle.
Choose an uplift booking or a push/pedal pass before travelling. The published regular operation is Friday–Sunday, 10am–4pm, but your selected date and any event notices determine the session available. Complete the online Acceptance of Risk form before arrival. Read the booking terms at purchase and retain the confirmation; changes and cancellations need to go to the park in writing with the relevant booking information.
Find the planning area on a map →Approximate trail-area pin. This marker identifies the riding area; follow the official arrival directions to its entrance. Official coordinate source
The operator lists ready-made baguettes, sandwiches and salads for sale in the shop, alongside tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks. This makes lunch at the base practical, but bring enough drinking water and suitable food for your own needs. Its small spare-parts selection is a useful fallback; carry compatible essentials so a damaged component does not turn into an avoidable early finish.
Full-face helmets and knee pads are compulsory, with body armour, eye protection and gloves also advised by the park. The operator describes a downhill bike as its preferred match and also accepts suitable full-suspension XC or enduro-style bikes. That does not guarantee that every bicycle or setup will suit every line. Inspect brakes, tyres and controls before the trip and discuss any uncertainty with the crew.
Plan this ride with your own mountain bike. The official visitor information describes rider facilities and access.
Regular operation is Friday–Sunday 10am–4pm. Reserve uplift or push/pedal access and complete the online Acceptance of Risk form before arrival.
Treat the weather forecast as part of choosing your lines. Rain, wind and fading light can change the margin you have for braking, stopping and inspecting an unfamiliar feature. Carry a warm layer for breaks and a dry change for the journey home. If you become cold or tired, shorten the riding session instead of letting a paid pass dictate another descent.
Bring a clean bike and clean kit: the operator specifically requests this to limit tree-disease spread. Respect work areas and closures throughout the ongoing redevelopment. The park is private property, and its rules prohibit unauthorised riding outside operating hours. A pedal pass provides an alternative way uphill during an authorised visit; it is not permission to enter the hillside whenever you wish.
Met Office forecast: Oswestry (regional base; upland conditions differ) →
Llangynog is the immediate village base. The New Inn’s own website advertises pub food and overnight stays; ask about current meal service before making dinner depend on it. For a group trip, Foel Ortho’s own website advertises a self-catering farmhouse near Lake Vyrnwy. Confirm the arrangement directly with your chosen host, including bike storage, muddy equipment and arrival times.
Lake Vyrnwy offers companions a separate nature-focused outing, with woodland, moorland and wildlife watching described by the RSPB. Its reserve is open all year, while parking and visitor facilities belong to Hafren Dyfrdwy. The RSPB office is a working office, not a visitor centre. Arrange transport and a meeting time that work for the whole party; a separate outing should not leave anyone dependent on a rider abandoning the session.
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Displayed distances are straight-line estimates using OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), not road journeys. Ask the property about secure bike storage and wet-kit arrangements before booking.
RIDE PREPARATION
Consider what suits the route, forecast and your own experience.
Yes. Its current website advertises uplift and push/pedal bookings during the continuing rebuild. This does not mean every historic trail has returned: use the map supplied on the day for the available connections.
The operator lists red advanced, black expert and purple pro tracks, with no green or blue options. A complete beginner should choose a venue with easier terrain and build the relevant braking and descending skills first.
The operator welcomes e-bikes on its push/pedal passes. Book the appropriate authorised session, follow the designated uphill arrangement and keep clear of downhill traffic. An e-bike does not reduce the skill needed for the descents.
The published rules require an accompanying adult for under-12s and an adult remaining on site for riders aged 12–16. Parents or guardians must complete the relevant risk documentation and assess the park’s suitability.
No. The operator prohibits overnight camping on site. It points visitors towards accommodation and campsites in the surrounding area, so arrange a separate overnight base before travelling.
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Book the right uplift, riding pass, hire bike and coaching session, confirm equipment and carriage rules, and plan a controlled first bike-park day.
Develop braking, cornering, climbing and technical riding through deliberate practice, with sensible progression for roots, rocks, steeps, wheel lifts and jumps.
Set up mountain-bike fit, pedals, gearing, suspension and dropper controls using the right manuals, then test changes safely on familiar terrain.
Trail conditions change — check the official page before you travel.
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