Women’s MTB & E-MTB North Wales Weekends 2026

Join us for women-only guided mountain bike and e-bike weekends in the stunning landscapes of North Wales. Ride inspiring trails in a supportive, relaxed environment while building confidence, skills, and great connections with like-minded women.

Led by expert female guides, these weekends explore the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, combining flowing natural trails, rocky descents, scenic climbs, and unforgettable views.

Weekend Options

May 16–17
A mellow, confidence-building weekend focused on natural flow trails, stunning scenery, and a relaxed pace.

September 12–13
A more adventurous option for riders wanting to go further and faster, tackling steeper, rockier, and more technical off-piste trails.

What’s Included

  • Two days of guided riding on carefully curated routes

  • Highly qualified female guides

  • British Cycling Level 2 & 3 leaders

  • Coaching and on-ride support

  • Wild swimming session

  • Pilates/Yoga recovery session with refreshments on Saturday evening

  • Fully insured, first aid–trained guides

  • A friendly, supportive, confidence-building atmosphere

This is a guiding-only trip. Accommodation or camping should be arranged independently.
A helpful starting point: Accommodation list | Visit Snowdonia
We’re happy to recommend places to stay if needed.

How the Weekend Works

Each day begins with a 09:30 meet-up, with riding finishing around 16:00. Evenings are free to relax, refuel, and enjoy good company over coffee, cake, or a local drink.

Example Itinerary (weather dependent)

Day 1 – Saturday

Distance: 20–27km
Ascent: 600–800m (approx.)

Starting in Betws-y-Coed, we ride forest trails, lakeside tracks, and beautiful natural bridleways, dipping into sections of the Gwydir Mawr trail. Optional river swim to finish, followed by coffee or a beer.

In the evening, enjoy a Pilates recovery session with Marta from Pilates Flow, designed to improve mobility and aid recovery. Homemade treats follow before dinner at a great local pub.

Day 2 – Sunday

Distance: 18–23km
Ascent: 500–700m (approx.)

Ride through the dramatic Carneddau mountains with sweeping views of the North Wales coast and Conwy Castle. Expect ancient tracks, rocky descents, and a memorable ridgeline finish into Conwy Quay.

For more detail, see our Guided Rides page.

Cost & Group Size

  • Special price: £200 per person

  • Minimum group size: 4 riders

  • Maximum group size: 12 riders

2026 Dates

  • May 16–17

  • September 12–13

Private women-only weekends are also available on these or alternative dates. Get in touch to discuss 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 Conwy Quay)

Is This Weekend Right for Me?

The rides include mountain doubletrack, ancient drover routes, and natural mountain trails. You should be comfortable on all blue and most red-graded trails.

Being happy to walk sections you don’t feel comfortable riding is essential. Our guides provide coaching, encouragement, and support to help you progress safely and confidently.

Your Guides

RideHigh MTB guides hold British Cycling Level 2 & 3 leadership and coaching qualifications, outdoor first aid certification, and mountain leadership credentials. You’ll be supported by passionate professionals dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering riding experience.

Ready to Join Us?

Spaces are limited to maintain a relaxed and supportive group dynamic. If you’d like to reserve your place, arrange a private women-only weekend, or ask any questions, get in touch today.

Book your Women’s MTB or E-MTB North Wales weekend now and ride with confidence, support, and adventure.

 

Includes:
2 x full days Guiding
£200 per person
4 x riders minimum
12 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

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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.