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Trehafren Hill Mountain Bike Trail & Pump Track
If you have bikes, scooters or skateboards with you, Trehafren Hill is one of the best active stops in Newtown.
You get two different facilities in one place: a one-mile mountain bike trail around the hill and a smooth tarmac pump track packed with bends and rollers.
Try the Mountain Bike Trail
The blue-graded trail follows a roughly one-mile circular route around Trehafren Hill.
It has jumps, drops and bermed corners, so there is enough going on to make the lap interesting without turning it into an extreme downhill course.
Beginners and novice mountain bikers can use it to build confidence, while more experienced riders can concentrate on carrying speed smoothly through the features.
Have a Go on the Pump Track
The pump track is completely different. Its tarmac surface makes it suitable not only for bikes but also scooters, skateboards and rollerblades.
Instead of pedalling hard, riders use their body movement through the bumps and bends to build momentum.
It is the sort of place where children can happily repeat lap after lap while adults either join in or watch from the side.
Walkers Can Enjoy the Hill Too
Trehafren is not only for cyclists. Walking paths continue across the hill and give surprisingly good views over Newtown and the surrounding countryside.
A local circular walk from the town centre climbs onto Trehafren Hill and takes around an hour, so anyone who does not want to ride can still enjoy the area.
Just take care where walking paths cross the cycle trail and give riders plenty of space.
Easy to Combine with Newtown
One of the best things about Trehafren is that it feels like an outdoor activity site without being miles from anywhere.
Newtown town centre is close by, with cafés, shops and riverside walks. National Cycle Route 81 also passes along the northern side of the hill.
That makes the track particularly useful for families: have an hour or two riding, then head back into town for food rather than needing to plan an entire day around it.
A Few Useful Tips
The mountain bike trail is currently described by Open Newtown as a one-mile hardcore circular blue route with jumps, drops and berms. The pump track has a tarmac surface and is suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and roller boots or blades. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Bring your own bike or other equipment and wear suitable protection. A helmet is particularly sensible for children and anyone using the jumps or riding at speed.
Trehafren Hill is managed as part of Newtown’s community green spaces, and the wider area also includes walking routes and recreational facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
For food or a break afterwards, Newtown is close by. Hafan Yr Afon beside the River Severn has a café and visitor facilities, while the town centre has plenty of other choices. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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