To ride the XC trail.
Not if that's all you'll do when you get there.
I would suggest just exploring.
if you do XC trail and push up and do a few runs of the DH courses. they really arnt much and you could easily get down on a hardtail and have fun
Cwmcarn it is then. 🙂
There's loads of great trails in the FOD if you know where to look.
A local guide is the best bet, but the clues are out there...
I camped there last week and found some superb "secret" singletrack trails on my own, after doing a bit of homework. I'd rather ride the FOD any day than Cwmcarn tbh, but it can be frustrating first time if you haven't any direction.
I went to FOD the other day from Bristol, 1hr drive for 3 loops of the xc trail . Hadn't been there before and thought it was great. well worth the visit.
would do dome more exploring on teh next trip.
Not just for FODCA, but def worth the trip.
Any Gpx tracks for a Garmin?
Cheers Andy