MBWales: Mountain Biking at Antur Stiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia
Antur Stiniog is located in the heart of Snowdonia North Wales and is an uplift assisted Mtb Centre. There are 6 trails that range from blue to black grade and have had international acclaim from Mtb press and riders alike. For more information head to our website mbwales.com/agents/antur-stiniog/
Antur Stiniog - ALL Black Runs - Downhill Day - 22 Sep 18
The Dark Side of Antur!!
Trail Times if you want to Skip Ahead
Black Powder 0:35
Bendy G 4:45
Y Du / Double Black 6:25
First day of our yearly downhill double header to North Wales at Antur Stiniog. I say yearly, I had only been there once before - this time last year! With the new GT and a lot of practise under my belt I was keen to see how it would go!!
Had an outstanding day with the guys and we had amazing luck with the weather. Despite a small amount of rain, the conditions were calm and almost ideal for a full on session at Antur! OK so it rained when Josh and I decided to hit the Blacks, but that's life!
This was the dark side of Antur Stiniog! The Blue and Red runs, for easier viewing!! See this video:
Antur Stiniog - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Antur Stiniog downhill trails. A sunny and warm day on the hill but the wind was blustery, limiting jumping possibilities. Two ripped tyres and a broken collar bone by the end of the day.
Antur Stiniog - ALL Blue and Red Runs - Downhill Day - 22 Sep 18
Trail times if you want to skip ahead:
Jympar 1:10
Drafft 8:05
Wlid Cart 13.05
Scrubadub 15:20
First day of our yearly double header to North Wales at Antur Stiniog. I say yearly, I had only been there once before - this time last year! With the new GT and a lot of practise under my belt I was keen to see how it would go!!
Had an outstanding day with the guys and we had amazing luck with the weather. Despite a small amount of rain, the conditions were calm and almost ideal for a full on session at Antur!
This was the lighter side of Antur Stiniog! For the Black runs, and slightly less composure!! See this video:
Antur Stiniog Downhill MTB - Black Run
Superb Uplift service at the new downhilll centre Antur Stiniog, one of the best uplifts I have used. Highly recommended for grin factor!
Only thing worth considering is changing to a dual ply tyre in the rear as there were several pinch flat's during the day.
Antur Stiniog 2013
A short video of our new downhill trails located at Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales.
We have since opened an additional blue trail called Jympah and our Downhill Centre opened its doors in July 2013
Antur Stiniog - British Trail Review
This is a mix of all three the Black, Red and blue. Antur Stiniog is easily one of the best uplift days you can do in the UK with challenging sections, great jumps and tracks that ride in all conditions.
Jympar Blue Trail at Antur Stiniog
A brilliant full day of uplifts at Antur Stiniog, North Wales.
Antur Stiniog Downhill MTB- Blue Run
Superb Uplift service at the new downhilll centre Antur Stiniog, one of the best uplifts I have used. Highly recommended for grin factor!
Only thing worth considering is changing to a dual ply tyre in the rear as there were several pinch flat's during the day.
Places to see in ( Blaenau Ffestiniog - UK )
Places to see in ( Blaenau Ffestiniog - UK )
Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in Wales. It is in the historic county of Merionethshire, although currently administered as part of the unitary authority of Gwynedd. Blaenau Ffestiniog at one time was the second largest town in North Wales, behind Wrexham. Today, the town relies heavily on tourists, who come to see the many attractions within and around the town such as the Ffestiniog Railway and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns.
The revived Ffestiniog Railway and the Zip World Slate Caverns are popular tourist attractions, as is the Antur Stiniog downhill mountain biking centre. Recent attractions include the Zip World Titan zip-line site, which also now features the Bounce Below slate mine activity centre. Located in the mountains of Snowdonia, the town's slate industry declined during the early 20th century. The town's economy is now largely dependent on tourism. Although the town is in the centre of the Snowdonia National Park, the boundaries of the Park exclude the town and its substantial slate waste heaps.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is in the traditional county of Merionethshire. It is made up of a number of distinct areas, several of which take their names from settlements that predate the town, including Rhiwbryfdir, Glanypwll and Cwmbowydd. Other local villages, notably Tanygrisiau and Manod, are sometimes considered part of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The mountains around Blaenau Ffestiniog form the watershed between the River Lledr flowing to the north (a tributary of the River Conwy) and the River Dwyryd flowing to the west.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is known as the town with one of the highest rainfall in Wales. The town has several reservoirs, one of which supplies the Ffestiniog Hydro Power Station with water. Stwlan Dam can be seen in between two of the main mountains in the area, Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr.
The main access route to Blaenau Ffestiniog is via the A470 road which runs north to Llandudno and south to Dolgellau and beyond. The A496 runs south from the town down to the coastal resort of Barmouth, and connects with the A487 towards Porthmadog and the Llŷn Peninsula. Immediately to the north of the town the A470 climbs steeply to the Crimea Pass and meets the A5 at Betws-y-Coed, towards Wrexham and Shrewsbury.
Bus services in the town are mainly provided by Express Motors with routes available to Porthmadog, Dolgellau and to Llandudno via Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst. Town circular services via Tanygrisiau are operated hourly on weekdays by John's Coaches.
Blaenau Ffestiniog railway station, on the site of the former Great Western station, is used by the Ffestiniog Railway and the Conwy Valley Line, their previous stations being no longer in use. The Conwy Valley Line runs to the North Wales coast at Llandudno Junction with links to Chester, Holyhead, Manchester and the rest of the UK. The station sees thousands of visitors each year.
Blaenau Ffestiniog has several major tourist attractions, including the Ffestiniog Railway and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns, a former slate mine open to visitors. Llechwedd is often listed as one of Wales' top 5 visitor attractions. Near Blaenau Ffestiniog there are miles of mountain landscape with derelict quarries, rivers, various lakes and walking routes.
( Blaenau Ffestiniog - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Blaenau Ffestiniog . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Blaenau Ffestiniog - UK
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Antur Stiniog Wet and Windy (ep:1)
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Antur ‘Stiniog – an enterprise hitting the heights in Snowdonia!
This is a video case study of Antur 'Stiniog, which has been supported by the Wales Co-operative Centre through Welsh Government, European funded projects.
A social enterprise, based in Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, Antur ‘Stiniog provides experience, training and employment in the outdoor activities sector. It currently runs three centres within a 10 mile radius in the Bro Ffestiniog area, incorporating downhill mountain bike trails, kayaking, canoeing, bike hire, a café and conference facilities.
Mae Antur ‘Stiniog, sef menter gymdeithasol ym Mlaenau Ffestiniog, yng nghanol Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, yn darparu profiad, hyfforddiant a chyflogaeth yn y sector gweithgareddau awyr agored. Ar hyn o bryd, mae’n rhedeg tair canolfan o fewn radiws o 10 milltir yn ardal Bro Ffestiniog, sy’n ymgorffori llwybrau beicio mynydd disgynnol, caiacio, canŵio, llogi beiciau, caffi a chyfleusterau cynadledda.
Antur Stiniog Ffestiniog Black Downhill 25/12/2012
My Pathetic attempt of the black run at Anthur Ffesiniog.
Credit due to wayneshakell.smugmug.com for the still shots and dj clips for an awesome remix.
Sympathy to Lee who dislocated his shoulder later this day. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Antur Stiniog MTB/DH Centre - The Black Run
presents: Will Andrew tackles the Black Run at Antur Stiniog in Snowdonia, Wales. This is the entire run shot on 3 GoPros, 2 Nikons, and aerial footage from a UAV, but the middle switchback section is speeded up. Bike was a rented KTM. Music is Andromeda by ACSource, fully licensed.
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Antur Stiniog DownHill
Antur Stiniog
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Antur Holiday Cottage - Blaenau Ffestiniog - REF: 5010
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BEDROOMS: 2
SLEEPS: 4
CHANGEOVER DAY: Friday
No. PETS: 2
Grade: 3 STAR
A stone's throw away to this cute cottage is the very popular Antur Stiniog - part of the British cycling's national downhill mountain bike series in 2015 - and Zip World - Titan, the first 4 person zip line in Europe, Bounce Below and the underground tours of Llechwedd slate mine. Set within the area which 'roofed the world', this charming cottage offers a great base for Snowdonia. Blaenau Ffestiniog is a small mountainous town, host to some historic slate quarries which are now home to the popular Zip World - Titan and Bounce Below, local taverns, eating establishments and many shops. The harbour town of Porthmadog is 15 miles away with its bustling streets, shops, restaurants and popular harbour. The long sandy beaches of Morfa Bychan and Harlech are both just 17 miles away. Enjoy the cycle route around Llyn Trawsfynydd (7ml) and Mountain Biking at Coed y Brenin (14ml). Betws y Coed is also only 11 miles away. Fishing lake 500yds from the cottage. A great central location for a holiday in Snowdonia.
2 BEDROOMS: 1 Kingsize bedroom and 1 Twin bedroom with two single beds. Bed linen provided, please bring your own towels & tea towels. Cot and highchair available.
SHOWER ROOM/WC with shower, heated towel rail and hand wash basin.
LIVING ROOM with views over the downhill mountain biking trails. Large flatscreen TV, comfortable seating.
KITCHEN: electric hob, electric oven, fridge with freezer, microwave and washing machine. Pull out dining table with fold away chairs.
HEATING: Nigh storage heaters.
FUEL: Electricity Included.
PATIO: Enclosed paved area with garden furniture.
PARKING: For 1 - 2 cars.
PETS: 1 well behaved pet is welcome OR 2 small pets
WiFi: Yes.
EXTRA: Lockable shed available.
EXTRA: Travel cot & high chair available (please bring your own linen for the travel cot).
Downhill Antur Stiniog - Jympar
recently been to Antur Sting and had a go on the two blue trails using a hardtail. not the easiest thing definitely recomend full sus to ride here. video just gives you an idea of what to expect