Mountain bike hire in the Black Mountains, South Wales

Mountain bike hire for able bodied and disabled in the World Heritage area of Blaenafon, South Wales

On this page the mountain bikes, hire charges and suggested routes are shown. Displayed below are our cycles for the able bodied and disabled. To see some of the wonderful scenery take a look at our Gallery page. If you need anymore information don't hesitate to phone or email us through the Contact page of this site.


Wheelchair tandem for family and group participation, comes complete with detachable wheelchair. Easy to pedal version is available in several gearing options	Tracker and TMX tricycle, designed with both adults and teenagers in mind. The TMX version is for heavier users and both are available in 5 geared options.	Above are some of the tricycles that are ideal for the less able cyclist. We also have a great range mountain bikes for the more adventurous rider. At Moutain Tours we are aware that everybody has the right to enjoy the great outdoors.	Ideal fo group use or just pedalling with a friend. The 2 person tricycle assists partners pedalling. The low frame also makes it easy to access the bucket seats.

To the right is a suggested route, part or all of it can be cycled with pick up points along the way. It is all traffic free except for the optional last five miles which takes you on quiet country lanes.The stages of various distances range from 10, 16, 23, to 28 miles. At the first 3 stages there is a collection service. See map opposite and table below..

The start is at the picturesque Garn lakes near the Whistle inn where there is an unique collection of old miners lamps. Passing Big Pit you follow the old LMS railway line which is now part of the national cycle network. This part of the route is ideal for the less able cyclist with its traffic free gentle gradient. Cyclng through woodland and over a 100ft high Victorian viaduct you reach the canal basin at Pontymoel.You have now arrived at pick up point 1 where you can have refreshments in the Barge Tearoom

The route then continues on the Monmouthshire and Breconshire canal towpath through tranquil countryside to Goytre wharf, pick up point 2, where again you can have refreshments if you wish. From there you follow the towpath to Govilon, pick up point 3 at 23 miles

Map showing cycle route 46 and the Mon and Brecon canal.

For the more dedicated cyclist there is the final option of a further 5 miles of narrow mountain roads with spectacular views of Clydach gorge, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons to complete the circuit.if you want to go off exploring, there's plenty of great mountain tracks on the Coity and Blorenge mountains around Blaenafon. Recently completed is a section of National cycle route 46 which goes from Llanfoist through the beautiful Clydach gorge to Brynmawr, the highest town in Britain.

HIRE CHARGES			DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
RATES			LOCATION POINTS	Total miles	Total Km
HOUR	£2.50 ADULT	£2.50 CHILD	STEAM RAILWAY & BIG PIT	0	0
HALF DAY	£8.00 ADULT	£8.00 CHILD	SNAIL CREEP	2.9	4.94
FULL DAY	£15.00 ADULT	£15.00 CHILD	ViIADUCT	4.1	6.86
CHILD SEAT	-	£2.00	PONTYMOEL BASIN	9.5 pick up point	15.5
TANDEM /TRAILER	(4 HOURS) £2.50	(8 HOURS) £3.00	MAMHILAD BRIDGE	12.35	20.06
HELMET	FREE	-	GOITRE WHARF	15.8 pick up point	25.58
COLLECTION	FREE	FOR HIRE CYCLES	LLANFOIST WHARF	21.35	34.46
COLLECTION - OWN CYCLE	£..500	WITHIN 12 MILE RADIUS	GOVILON CAR PARK	22.45 pick up point	36.22
PICK UP PER PARTY:MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE. A COLLECTION CHARGE IS APPLICABLE FOR OWN CYCLES.CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
PROOF OF IDENTITY IS REQUIRED.EG ADDRESS, DRIVING LICENSE OR RECENT UTILITY BILL
A RETURNABLE DEPOSIT OF £50 IS NEEDED FOR ALL BOOKINGS WHICH IS REFUNDED ON SAFE RETURN OF EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
Bookings must be arranged through the contact page

All activities are participated at your own risk. The company holds no responsibility for any personal effects, accidents or injuries. All necessary risk assessments have been carried out. The management hold the right to refuse participation if acceptable standards of dress are not met, according to weather, type of activity and health/ability.