Guided MTB & E-MTB North Wales Weekends 2026

Join us for guided mountain bike and e-bike weekends in the stunning landscapes of North Wales. Ride incredible trails, explore remote mountain terrain, and enjoy a friendly, social weekend with like-minded riders.

Our expert guides lead you through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, combining flowing singletrack, rocky descents, and big mountain views. These weekends are suitable for confident riders of all levels, with different dates tailored to experience and pace.

Weekend Options:

A relaxed pace on mellower trails. Ideal for riders newer to natural, rocky terrain.

  • June 13–14 (E-Bike)
  • July 4–5 (E-Bike, Pedal Power)


Faster-paced riding covering more ground. Best for riders confident on technical and off-piste trails.

  • August 29–30
  • September 19–20

What’s Included

  • Two days of guided riding on carefully chosen routes

  • Highly qualified, fully insured guides

  • First aid–trained leaders

  • Coaching, support, and riding tips

  • Fun, friendly, and social atmosphere

This is a guiding-only trip. Accommodation and camping are not included.
You can start with: Accommodation list | Visit Snowdonia
If you’d like recommendations, just get in touch.


How the Weekend Works

We meet each day at 09:30 and aim to finish riding by around 16:00. Evenings are free to relax, explore locally, and refuel with coffee, cake, or a well-earned drink.


Example Itinerary (weather dependent)

Day 1 – Saturday

Distance & Ascent

  • MTB: 20–27km | 600–800m

  • E-Bike: ~50km | ~1200m

Ride from Betws-y-Coed through forests, lakes, and classic Gwydir Mawr trails, with views of Snowdonia’s highest peaks. Optional river swim to finish, followed by coffee, pizza, or a local beer.

Day 2 – Sunday

Distance & Ascent

  • MTB: 18–23km | 500–700m

  • E-Bike: ~50km | ~1200m

Explore the Carneddau mountains with huge views over the coast and Conwy Castle. Ride past ancient stone circles before finishing with a long rocky descent into Conwy Quay.

For more detail, see our Guided Rides page.


Cost & Group Size

  • £250 per person

  • Minimum: 4 riders

  • Maximum: 7 riders


Dates

E-Bike Only Weekends

  • June 13–14

  • September 19–20

Mixed MTB & E-Bike Weekends

  • July 4–5

  • August 29–30

Private group weekends are available on these or alternative dates. Contact us to arrange a bespoke trip.


Meeting Points

  • Day 1: 09:30 – Betws-y-Coed railway station car park (café, bike shop, toilets)

  • Day 2: 09:30 – Bodlondeb car park, Conwy (toilets on the quay)


Is This Weekend Right for Me?

These weekends involve natural mountain terrain that can be rocky and technical. You should be comfortable on all blue and most red trails. Being happy to walk any section you don’t fancy is more important than riding everything.

Note: the women-specific Intro Weekend uses much gentler terrain and is suitable for less experienced riders.


Your Guides

RideHigh MTB guides hold British Cycling Level 2 & 3 leadership and coaching qualifications. Kath is also an experienced Mountain Leader. All guides are first aid trained for outdoor environments.


Ready to Ride?

Spaces are limited to keep groups small and riding quality high. If you’d like to secure your place, arrange a private group weekend, or ask any questions, get in touch today.

Book your North Wales MTB or E-MTB weekend now, or contact us to find the perfect date for you.

 

Includes:
2 x full days Guiding
£250 per person
4 x riders minimum
7 x riders maximum

How to Book

Please use the button below to access our booking form
or email me: kath@ridehighmtb.co.uk
or contact me @ridehighmtb on Facebook or Instagram DM

Is this for me and other FAQs

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What if I am isolating or ill and can’t attend the weekend?

We strongly recommend you take out holiday insurance as we cannot refund due to illness / injury. We will however fill your place if we have a waiting list and, in that case, we will refund your booking cost. Please see T&Cs on the RideHigh MTB website.
Terms & Conditions – Ride High MTB

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What if the weather forecast is bad and I don’t want to ride in bad weather? Can I cancel?

Of course, you can cancel but we will not issue a refund. Please note that the weekend will go ahead despite any poor weather. There are many different ride options and locations which are more sheltered than others. We also recommend that participants bring warm and wet weather riding kit as this is Scotland after all!

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What is the riding like? Will my riding be up to it?

Weather permitting, the riding on these weekends will be mainly natural trails along with some technical riding on rocky terrain.

If you are happy riding a variety of red and black, trail centre trails and have ridden some off-piste then these weekend are suitable for you. Please note that the Introduction to Lake District Trails weekend is suitable for riders comfortable on blue/red trails.

There is also a fair amount of climbing involved as you'd expect in any mountainous region. Around 600-1000m of climbing (more for the E-Bike tours) and on the Helvellyn day though! We will be on-hand to offer coaching tips to help you build confidence with this style of riding.

We are used to introducing customers to challenging terrain, but you must be aware of your limits and not feel any pressure to ride any feature you are unsure of.

**Please get in touch to chat about this if you are at all concerned**

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How fit do I need to be?
We will be out on the bikes for a full day on Saturday and Sunday and a half day on Monday. So, you should be used to spending at least 4-6 hours in the saddle. * See itinerary for more detail* The fitter you are, the more enjoyable the weekend will be BUT please try not to worry, everyone climbs at their own pace and in my experience, on a weekend MTB course, riders are very happy to chat, take pictures and encourage each other on both climbs and descents.
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What riding kit/equipment do I need to bring?

A well-fitting helmet is a must. No helmet, no ride! A half shell/ full-face with detachable chin bar / lightweight, enduro style full-face is suitable. You are likely to overheat if you ride in a heavy, DH full-face helmet.

  • Gloves
  • Goggles / Glasses
  • Kneepads (elbow pads optional)
  • Body armour which you are comfortable pedalling in
  • Backpack / bumbag
  • Water bottle/camelback
  • Trail snacks/gels/bars/ trail mix
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Riding clothes for both warm and cold weather
  • Any component spares specific to your bike i.e. mech hanger, brake pads
  • Inner tube + any usual trailside fix kit

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What if I realise, I’ve bitten off more than I can chew?

Don’t panic… Anyone can have a bad day! Your guides are also qualified coaches and can offer top tips to help you. However, no-one should ever feel pressured to ride a feature they don't like the look of. Simply hopping off and walking bike down is often the best strategy.