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it's time for wild wales
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wild wales gravel festival
7-9 JUNE 2024
Join us in the Welsh hills at an exciting new location for a weekend of epic gravel riding, camping, live music, fireside vibes, great food and company. Soak up the amazing mountain scenes. Take it at your own pace on a choice of drop-dead gorgeous mountain routes.
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Post-ride - just chill in the sublime basecamp - take a plunge in the pool or waterfall or if you fancy - detox in the wood-fired sauna!
Enjoy delicious wholesome meals and craft brews.
Our vision is to create an inclusive event atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Our mission is to make nature and the great outdoors accessible through cycling to everyone, regardless of background.
dates: 7-9 June 2024
Type: off-road self-guided (GPX's provided)
location: south wales
Duration: 2 days' riding & 2 nights' camping
Day 1: 30km, 45km or 75km
day 2 - wind-down social group ride
a wholesome weekend in
south wales
We're bringing Wild Cycles' signature approach to this unique adventure in South Wales. There's a truly special weekend line-up - so expect a choice of spectacular routes to ride in a stunning landscape, open fires, delicious local food, great company, live music and a super-chilled vibe. Nestled in a valley just below Afan forest, complete with its very own waterfall, wood-fired sauna and plunge pool - basecamp is something special - a spectacular setting for a truly unforgettable and wholesome weekend adventure. Prepare to be blown away!
Included in your experience
Included in your ticket:
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Rides are self-guided - briefings and GPX routes for each day are provided in advance.
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Camping on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (bonus!) - includes pitches in a stunning mountain setting, loos, running water, showers.
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Waterfall, plunge pool and wood-fired sauna (more bonus features!)
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Meals included: Saturday breakfast and dinner, Sunday breakfast.
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We’ll be sourcing and dishing up some truly special locally-sourced produce and home-cooked meals with vegetarian and vegan options (let us know your dietary preferences when booking).
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Evening fireside vibes where you can chill and recount that day's highlights!
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Confirmed! Live music on Saturday evening. We have a fabulous local folk group lined up to entertain you - and add yet another layer of magic to the occasion.
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What's not included
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Train fares/transfers.
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Lunch, drinks and refreshments en-route.
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Camping gear.
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Basecamp is nestled in the valleys surrounded by a stunning mountain n river landscape. If you need to stock up before you get to camp there is a Tesco Maesteg CF34 9DS) and Asda on the way in - about 6 miles from camp.
Look out for the signs to Willow Springs Campsite as you exit the village of Glyncorrwg. There is a short scenic, windy gravel road just before you get arrive at the camp.
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There are limited charging points available on the campsite, however it's a good idea to bring your own power packs.
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Bike hire -
getting there
Basecamp is located in South Wales - easily accessible from the M4 - Bristol, London and the North. Parking is available at basecamp.​
By train - 2.5 hrs direct from London - Neath Station - which is a 10 mile ride to the campsite. We will be running a limited shuttle to/from the station on Friday 7-8pm. Please email john@wildcycles.co.uk to reserve a spot.
everyone welcome
We want to create and foster an inclusive atmosphere at Wild Cycles events. As passionate cyclists we strongly believe that there is still a lack of diversity in the sport at the moment.
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That's why, we'd like to make 25 ring-fenced spaces at this year's Mountain Festival available for Women, Open Gender/Non-Binary, LGBTQ+ and *POC/BAME riders to attend. If you know anyone that would enjoy what the Wild Mountain Festival is all about, please reach out and share!
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To access these tickets please responsibly use the link below.
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*We understand that the terms POC and BAME do not necessarily serve all individuals within the diverse groups we are trying to reach with this, we're constantly learning and adapting our approach and language so please drop us an email if you have any feedback on the above.
We have 28 spaces available in bell tents, if you'd like to book yourself or a group, please use the link above and add to basket as well as your ticket!
Sponsors & partners
Wild Wales Gravel Festival would not be possible in its current format without the support of sponsors Komoot.
We're also super stoked to be partnering with brewing bros at Stohk.
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