Sorry about the spelling! Got a few hours spare on the way through tomorrow and wondered which trail to ride. I’ve been to Penmachno about 4 years ago and thought it was a great, if short, ride, that got better towards the end. Never been to Llandegla – is it worth a look?

penmachno is not that short anymore it has an extra loop now.

that would be my choice everytime but it depends on what kind of rider you are.

Do both :0

Deffo do both in the same day, both very close to each other. Penmachno for me anyway.

If 40 miles is ‘close’.

Penmachno. Llangdegla is w@nk

Deggles is most definitely NOT w&nk!
PM is classic XC, Deggles is more technical. Do both and decide for yourself. Also, deggles is more protected from kak weather. PM can get a bit blowy in the top cwm.

Penmachno.

Either depends if you want trad trail centre thats naturalised quite well – Penmachno or slot car bike park riding in which case go Llandegla.

Check on snow / ice cover – there’s a lot of water flow along sections of Penmachno (most of loop two) it could be more skate than ride.

Penmachno – however what oap says ^^^ is correct, this time of year you’ll be walking down some of the trails when it’s this cold. Very slippery in places due to ice.

Deggles ??? You have a pet name for a trail centre….. WTF

They’re both good in their own way. If you like jumping and berms then Llandegla would be better. If you prefer more natural feeling trails and a more out for a proper ride feeling then Penmachno will be better.

I have a varying feeling on Penmachno once I went and loved it, really thought it was the best but often I’m left feeling that there hasn’t been enough downhill for the ride done.

Thanks everyone; I had heard Llandegla wasn’t really too impressive and as I prefer a more XC/mountain feel I’ll probably opt for Penmachno. Cheers!

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Penmachno.

Dega is a blast and as said will still ride ok after the thaw/snow/frost scenario! As also said they’re probably an hr apart!

Frankers – yes. You not familiar with Inners, GT, Dullbeattie etc? Get with it dude.

LLandegla technical ?? llandegla is a giggle but by no stretch of the imagination technical , but don’t get me wrong ridden at speed can really catch you out as the local A&E will tell you , Penmachno is very good and looks far more natural but does hold water in places .

Have a good ride

Whyte1 – that’s a fair comment I guess, it is quite modern with lots of *potential* for jumps rather than unavoidable obstacles.

Trailcentres are 😉