This route although quite long is not too technical, making it ideal for those riders who are fit but prefer the less technical routes. The route takes you through Clocaenog Forest, famous for holding rounds of the RAC Rally, home of the rare Black Grouse and one of the few remaining strongholds of the Red Squirrel. Llyn Brenig is a vast man-made lake and this route allows you to circumnavigate its entire shoreline, with the opportunity for a snack at the visitors centre, before bringing you over the dam wall for your return trip through the forest. A great day ride and not one to be rushed.
This route really does highlight everything which makes the area of Mynnydd Hiraethog so fantastic. You will travel from the shore line of Llyn Brenig through forestry to the exposed moorland and back again. Make sure you allow plenty of time for stopping and just taking in the raw beauty of the area and the views of Snowdonia and the Clwydian Range. Then when you're all done, what better way to finish than with a refreshing cup of tea at the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre.