Wales

Dyfi Bike Park

Dyfi Bike Park is one of the UK’s leading uplift-served mountain bike destinations, set in the Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales. Built by riders for riders, it combines world-class trail design with a fast, natural feel—featuring big berms, progressive jump lines, and technical sections that reward precision and commitment.

What sets Dyfi apart is its hands-on approach to trail building. The park has been shaped by Dan Atherton himself, with many trails hand-crafted and continually refined on the ground. It’s not unusual to see him on-site, riding, testing, or tweaking lines—giving the whole place a living, evolving feel that few bike parks can match.

With uplift access maximising time on the bike, Dyfi is all about repetition and progression. Riders can lap trails continuously, refining lines, building speed, and pushing their limits on some of the best-maintained tracks in the UK.

Oh, and one last thing, Dyfi for non-Welsh speakers t is pronounced 'Dovey' as in Lovey with a D. Hence the signature run Lovey Dfyi is pronounced 'Lovey Dovey'.

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Trails & features

3 trails

Trail

Super Swooper

Super Swooper is a 1.9-mile (3 km), red-graded, downhill-only flow trail at Dyfi Bike Park, designed by Dan Atherton for maximum, accessible fun. It delivers a fast, flowing, and scenic descent along the ridgeline, built to carry speed and reward smooth riding.

Key Features

Grade & Type: Red (Intermediate/Difficult) singletrack with approximately 1,135 ft of descent
Flow & Fun: A true top-to-bottom flow trail, packed with continuous berms and rollers that allow riders to carry speed with minimal pedalling. Popular for those chasing flow and pace rather than technical difficulty
Features: Includes large, supportive berms, rollers, small jumps, plus wooden bridge structures and tunnels—all designed to be predictable and confidence-building
Scenery: Runs along the ridge with panoramic views across the Dyfi Valley, making it one of the most visually rewarding trails in the park
Progression: Although graded red, it’s widely considered one of the most accessible and fun trails at Dyfi—often used as a first run or warm-up lap before progressing to more advanced lines

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Trail

Lovey Dyfi

Lovey Dyfi is one of the chilled favourites at Dyfi Bike Park, well-recognized for its welcoming and accessible features. This trail gracefully winds down the valley's western side, providing a more mellow ride compared to other intense trails in the park.

This flowy red-grade trail begins with a fast and open top section that quickly became a favourite part of the park for Dan Atherton. It's designed for riders looking for a thrilling yet manageable experience, featuring smooth machine-built tracks that seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape.

Key Features

Flowy red-grade trail
Fast and open top section
Smoothly machine-built path
Joins the lower section of 50 Hits

Ideal for intermediate riders, Lovey Dyfi combines relative ease with exhilarating speeds and stunning views over the Dyfi Valley. As the name humorously implies, 'Lovey Dyfi' could be interpreted by those non-Welsh speakers as 'Lovey Dovey,' hinting at the friendly nature of this trail.

Trail

Turns in the Ferns

Turns in the Ferns is a red-graded trail located on the lower mountain of Dyfi Bike Park. It's perfect for intermediate riders looking to ease into a day or cool down after an intense ride. The trail extends over one kilometre and offers a combination of speed, flow, and some technical sections.

Trail Character and Flow

This trail features:

Berms
Fades
Shark-fins

The trail is known for its fun and fast sections, making it a great choice for intermediate riders. It also dips into the woods halfway, offering some technical challenges and linking to the lower part of 50 Hits.

Suitability

Turns in the Ferns is suitable for confident intermediate riders who can handle red-grade trails. It offers a mix of flow and technical sections, providing an exhilarating ride without reaching the difficulty of black trails.

About this location

Oh, and one last thing, Dyfi for non-Welsh speakers t is pronounced 'Dovey' as in Lovey with a D. Hence the signature run Lovey Dfyi is pronounced 'Lovey Dovey'.

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Rider tips

Rider Tips

Uplift – riding is accessed via a fleet of up to 16 Land Rovers with trailers taking between 6 and 8 riders at a time in the back. They are cool things so enjoy the ride up as much as the way down.
Book ahead – uplift slots regularly sell out, particularly at weekends and in good weather.
Ride what’s running well – trails are actively maintained and sometimes rotated or refined, so check conditions on arrival.
Start on Super Swooper – the perfect introduction to Dyfi’s signature style. The locals say even the pros need to warm up at Dyfi before hitting the big runs and this is one of their favourite places to do it.
Trust the shaping – berms and features are meticulously built; hesitation often makes sections harder.
Watch fast riders – line choice is everything here, and locals often carry speed in ways that aren’t obvious at first glance.
Expect progression, not just riding – this is a place to session features and improve technique, not just tick off runs.
If you spot Dan Atherton on-site, watch how he rides and reads the trails—there’s a lot to learn.

Opening Times & Access

Uplift access runs on selected days (typically towards the end of the weekdays+ weekends, depending on season)
Advance booking is required for uplift sessions