A few people have asked me recently about Bikepacking in North Wales. Apart from my own short local jaunts, there aren't any established routes so to speak, apart from this; the Triban Trail. Not sure who named it, but it causes issues when trying to use Google to search for information on the route.

In summary, it's 180 km with nearly 4,500 m of climbing. It's mostly fire road, single track and bridle way with some roads thrown in, especially around Ruthin town. The route also includes a loop of Llandegla that could easily be skipped if preferred. The route also circumnavigates two of the largest reservoirs in the area Brenig and Alwen. Also, there's another 20 mile-ish loop that can be bolted on to the northern portion of the route if needed.

Here's a link so you can take a look at the route: http://maplorer.com/permalink.php?file= ... __Loop.gpx

Also, I have GPX files for the entire route, and the "official" GPXs of the route broken down in to three day sections, Brenig to Llandegla, Llandegla to Ruthin and Ruthin to Brenig. If anyone's interested, let me know.

Looks interesting, is it 100% rideable or is there any of that pushing rubbish?

All rideable trails if you were in the mood Tony, couple of pushes up the steeper bits perhaps. Fast trails most of it in fact.

nice one Andy, i'll put it on my to do list then

Lawmanmx wrote:Looks interesting, is it 100% rideable or is there any of that pushing rubbish?

Depends if you're fat n weak like me. If not, I'd say it's all rideable.

if i turn sideways i disappear pal

Hi. Could you email me the gpx please.
Jamesatthelodge@outlook.com

Thanks james

I found a copy of the gpx somewhere on t'internet and popped it into ride with gps.

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/15455607

If the op wants to verify that actually *is* the route......

Yep, that's the badger. I'll email the full loop and three segments if you'd like ?