wild wales 2025
wild wales gravel festival
16-18 may 2025
Now in its 4th year - the legendary Wild Wales Gravel Festival is back. Join in for a weekend of epic gravel riding, camping, live music, fireside chats, great food and company. Soak up the amazing mountain scenes. Take it at your own pace on a choice of gravel roads and mountain trails.
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Choice of distances and terrain. Chill fireside at the sublime basecamp.
Soak in the sauna. Take a plunge in the pool or waterfall.
Enjoy delicious wholesome meals and craft brews.
All that + 3 night's camping included.
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We aim to create a wholesomely inclusive event where everyone feels welcome.
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New for 2025​
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We’re introducing a supported, led ride on Saturday for those who are relatively new to riding in wild n beautiful places.
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Solo's rendezvous breakfast on Saturday. Meet ride companions, join groups.
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E-bikes welcome! With charging facilities for e-gravel and MTB's.
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Discount tickets for low-income earners. Apply responsibly here for 1/3rd off!
16-18 may 2025
Afan forest, south wales
saturday 35, 50, 70, 100km self-guided + guided group ride for newcomers
Sunday social group ride-out
Camp Friday, Saturday + (bonus) sunday night
forest sauna & plunge pool
Wholesome cooked meals
Live music, fireside chats
solo rendezvous breakfast
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 saunas 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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All routes swept by Wild Cycles crew.
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Guided group ride option.
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Camping on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (bonus!) - includes pitches in a stunning mountain setting, loos, running water, hot showers.
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There are spaces for a certain number of vans - please request when booking.
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Access to 2 wood-fired saunas + plunge pool and waterfall.
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Meals are special, delicious and enjoyed together: Saturday breakfast, dinner, Sunday breakfast.
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Home-cooked dinners and breakfasts include 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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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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Duty Paramedic.
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What's not included
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Train fares/transfers.
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Friday dinner, lunches, 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 - Check out our selection of Sonder Frontier and Sonder Camino Gravel bikes available for hire on the event. Please book with your ticket or enquire via email.
getting there
Basecamp is located in South Wales - easily accessible from the M4 - Bristol, London and the North. Limited parking is available at basecamp.​
By train -c. 3 hrs direct from London - Port Talbot - c. 10 miles from basecamp or Maesteg from London via Cardiff - 6 miles from camp.
We will be running a limited shuttle to/from Maesteg station on Friday 7-8pm.
Please email john@wildcycles.co.uk to reserve a spot.
everyone welcome
Our aim is to create and foster an inclusive atmosphere at Wild Cycles events and we believe that there is still a lack of diversity in the sport at the moment.
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That's why we're making 25 ring-fenced spaces at this year's Gravel 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 a limited number of 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 headline sponsor Albion Cycling.
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Supported by partners:
