Welcome to Brechfa Forest, one of Wales' best kept secrets. With it's dramatic views and deeply cut river valleys offering superb mountain biking, the 3 trails here will put Brechfa firmly on the MTB map.

The 22km Gorlech red route is the first of three trails to be delivered as part of the Brechfa bikes project a joint venture between FCW and Carmarthenshire County Council.

Named after the river Gorlech that it follows along the valley and bridges twice in picturesque settings. Throughout this is a very scenic route taking in the diverse woodland Brechfa has to offer and the rolling views out over the surrounding hills. What this trail delivers in views and scenery it certainly backs up with terrain and excitement. Taking design and construction to new levels, the trail is a hard, fast, all weather surface which becomes more and more exciting as your skill level and speed progresses. Soon you'll be railing the perfectly sculpted berms and huge switchbacks, jumping the step up jumps and tabletops and grinning all the way to the bottom of the exhilarating final descent.

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The second trail recently opened to the public, the 9.2km Derwen green route gives inexperienced off-road riders a unique introduction to the world of mountain biking. Clinging low to the valley sides, the trail eases you in with steady climbs and fun descents.Weaving through the forest you will encounter some lovely scenery and flowing terrain.

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Directions

Abergorlech is on the B4310 some 10 miles north east of Carmarthen and 8 miles north of Llandeilo.

From the East: Leave the A48 at the junction for the National Botanic Garden and follow the B4310 to Nantgaredig and then on to Brechfa.
Abergorlech is 4 miles east of Brechfa with the Forestry car park clearly signposted.

From Carmarthen take the A40 towards Llandeilo and take the B4310 to Brechfa at Nantgaredig.

From the northeast you leave the A40 at Llanwrda 3 miles south of Llandovery and follow the A482 to Crugybar after which you follow signs to Llansawel and onto the B4310 to Abergorlech.

The trails and facilities are constantly being developed, so for more information and the the latest updates make sure you check back here soon!