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      Caerphilly County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and rooty. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Caerphilly, Caerphilly Woods and Caerphilly.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      43
      Trails Mountain Bike
      43
      Trails E-Bike
      38
      Trails Gravel Bike
      14
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      5
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      12
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      4,385 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,160 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,380 ft
      Reports
      169
      Photos
      41
      Completed Counter
      1,226

      Popular Caerphilly County Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 3.7 • 874 ft • 15 ft • 127 •
      Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 45 ★ 4.0 • 850 ft • 0 ft • 91 •
      A single track trail that goes through an old stone wall then has a few steep but flowy corners
      • 65 ★ 3.5 • 2,411 ft • 8 ft • 89 •
      A flowy singletrack berm trail with a relatively steep gradient
      • 60 ★ 4.0 • 1,171 ft • 0 ft • 77 •
      Very technical
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,250 ft • 0 ft • 74 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 705 ft • 75 ft • 59 •
      A steep cut through to get back to the top of the trails
      • 55 ★ 0.0 • 3,310 ft • 65 ft • 53 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty family friendly machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. It features drop and rock garden. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,483 ft • 0 ft • 52 •
      Flowing trail with well built berms and small jumps. Large drop towards end of trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Caerphilly County Mountain Bike Routes

      2 miles • 1,063 ft • 1 •
      Start And finish at the canal, Peaks close to twmbarlum hump

      Photos of Caerphilly County Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Caerphilly County Mountain Bike

      Pontypool-old trails- Jurassic
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      trail: Jurassic
      2:50 | 157 | Feb 17, 2018
      The Spokes Bike Shop Massiv'
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      trail: Jurassic
      4:02 | 26157 | Jul 12, 2017
      Jurassic shred
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      trail: Jurassic
      0:23 | 113 | Aug 21, 2016
      Full Canyon Line.
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      trail: The Canyon
      0:26 | 140 | Jun 11, 2016
      We're going to the pub, allegedly
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      trail: To the Pub
      0:36 | 154 | Jul 19, 2015
      Canyon Line with Birchy.
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      trail: The Canyon
      0:29 | 72 | May 22, 2015
      Canyon Line.
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      trail: The Canyon
      0:28 | 44 | May 22, 2015
      Very muddy riding (short edit)
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      trail: Jurassic
      0:39 | 112 | May 29, 2013

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Sep 17, 2026 @ 12:42am
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      Recent Comments

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      RadBikeBroreportFollow thruNot really no 😂
      Apr 29, 2026 @ 6:29am
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      uaAcNIreportFollow thruIs this trail easy to find?
      Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:35am
      Apr 25, 2026
      uaAcNIreportCurly WurlyDoes this trail still exist? I couldn’t...
      Mar 19, 2026 @ 3:30pm
      Mar 19, 2026
      DaleBDvD1ptrailSocial DistancingOvergrown
      Jun 18, 2025 @ 12:09am
      Jun 18, 2025
      DaleBDvD1ptrailLt Col MustardDecent track this is
      Jun 18, 2025 @ 12:09am
      Jun 18, 2025

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Mountain View Bike Parkskill parkCaerphilly
      Van Road Jumpsskill parkCaerphilly

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4311 miles4,386 ft7 miles1,161 ft
      4116914,653
      E-Bike389 miles3,829 ft6 miles1,161 ft
      1601438
      Gravel Bike143 miles564 ft1 mile522 ft
      38
      Adaptive Bike53,363 ft171 ft2,667 ft308 ft
      4
      Winter Fat Bike33,002 ft75 ft794 ft220 ft
      11
      Hike134 miles1,188 ft2 miles909 ft
      158187
      Trail Running124 miles1,083 ft2 miles909 ft
      157162

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Caerphilly County?
      Caerphilly County has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Caerphilly County?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Caerphilly County are:
      • May (38 activities)
      • July (22 activities)
      • June (20 activities)
      Check the Caerphilly County reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Caerphilly County?
      The longest trail in Caerphilly County is Carry On Camping at 3,310 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Caerphilly County?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Caerphilly County?
      ▼ How many trails are in Caerphilly County?
      Caerphilly County has a total of 43 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Caerphilly County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Caerphilly County is Push Up/eBike Climb with 75 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Caerphilly County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Caerphilly County is Mini Champry with 399 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Caerphilly County?
      Caerphilly County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Caerphilly County is Push Up/eBike Climb with an average grade of 10.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Caerphilly County?
      The overall region status for Caerphilly County is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 30
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Caerphilly County?
      Yes, Caerphilly County supports e-bike riding. There are 34 trails in Caerphilly County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Caerphilly County?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Caerphilly County are: View all mountain biking routes in Caerphilly County.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Caerphilly County?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Caerphilly County are:
      • DH (1 activities)
      • AM (1 activities)
      Check the Caerphilly County activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Caerphilly County?
      The most popular Strava segments in Caerphilly County are:
      • bow 1 (1,539 athletes)
      • I ain't got time to bleed! (1,203 athletes)
      • Bacon butty in sight (781 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Caerphilly County.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Caerphilly County?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Caerphilly County.
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