Mountain View Bike Park
BEST FOR
Ages 2+
ENTRY
from £12
WHERE
Caerphilly
What it’s like
Graded trails from pump track to black run, with day passes from £12 and proper supervision rules for younger riders.
The trails are graded like a ski resort: pump track, green, blue, red and black, so a wobbly six-year-old and a confident teenager can both find something that suits them without getting in each other's way. A day pass gets unlimited riding across the whole park, which is decent value if you're making a full day of it, less so if you only fancy an hour before lunch.
Six is the minimum age to actually buy a trail pass. Riders aged 2 to 5 can still come along, but only at the designated times the park sets, so it's not a turn-up-and-ride deal for the very small ones. Anyone 15 or under needs a parent or guardian on site the whole time for the pump track, green and blue trails, and if they want a go on red or black they need to be riding alongside a competent adult who's also paid to ride, not just watching from the side.
Birthday parties run two ways. The Freeride package is trail access plus food, hot dog, a sweet treat, a savoury snack and drinks, at £19.99 a child with the birthday child riding free, though you'll need at least eight kids to book it. The Instructor-led version adds two instructors and proper party games on top, but it's Sundays 10am to noon only, so that one needs planning ahead rather than a last-minute booking.
Opening is weather permitting, and trails can shut if the wind's up, which is fair enough for a bike park built on graded descents but worth bearing in mind if you're travelling any distance. Day passes need booking ahead rather than turning up on spec.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 to 15 on graded trails; under-6s ride at set times only
- Booking
- Day passes must be booked in advance
- Parties
- Two packages: Freeride (£19.99 per child, birthday child free, min 8 children)
- Under-6s can't buy a trail pass and can only ride at set times, so check what's on before you plan around a toddler
- Red and black trails need an accompanying adult who's also paid to ride, not just a chaperone
- The Instructor-led party package only runs Sunday mornings, 10am to noon, so book that slot well ahead
- Bring layers: sessions can be cut short if the wind picks up
Plan your visit
How much is a trail pass?
£15 for anyone 16 and over, £12 for under-16s. Day passes give unlimited riding across the whole park.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, day trail passes need booking ahead rather than turning up on the day.
What age can kids start riding?
You need to be 6 or over to buy a trail pass. Younger riders aged 2 to 5 can only ride at the park's designated times.
Do parents need to stay with their kids?
For anyone 15 or under, yes, a parent or guardian needs to be on site throughout for the pump track, green and blue trails. Red and black trails need a competent adult riding alongside, not just watching.
What's included in a birthday party?
The Freeride package is £19.99 a child with trail access and food (hot dog, sweet treat, savoury snack, drinks), minimum 8 children, birthday child free. The Instructor-led package adds two instructors and party games but only runs Sundays 10am to noon.
What happens in bad weather?
The park is weather permitting, and trails can close if wind speeds go past their risk assessment limits.
What are the opening hours?
Friday to Sunday 9am to 5pm, bank holidays 9am to 4pm, and 9am to 5pm every day during half terms and school holidays.
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