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SaveCardiff County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rooty. Scenery includes ridgelines and views. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Tongwynlais, Gwaelod-y-garth and Castell Coch.
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- Mountain Bike
80 trails
- E-Bike
79 trails
- Horse
24 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
60 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 89
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 80
- Trails E-Bike
- 79
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 32
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 10
- Trails Horse
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 60
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,548 ft
- Total Vertical
- 883 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 986 ft
- Reports
- 1,714
- Photos
- 118
- Completed Counter
- 33,221
Articles
Video: Rob Williams Shreds the Forgotten Gem of CwmCarn
Aug 27, 2019 from pinkbike.com
A top to bottom run of the Pedalhounds descent.
Video: Rob Williams Returns to Cwmcarn to Shred his Childhood Trails
Jul 2, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Growing up around the village of Cwmcarn, Rob's developed his skill and style cutting his teeth on this trail. Admittedly it looks a little...
Sub Regions
- Blaengwynlais (10)
- Cardiff (5)
- Leckwith Woods (1)
- Creigiau (7)
- Tyn y Coed (7)
- Gwaelod-y-garth (27)
- Coed y Gedrys (14)
- Garth Woods (12)
- Tongwynlais (31)
- Castell Coch (20)
- Forest Ganol (11)
Popular Cardiff County Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1,385 ft • 7 ft • 167 •
A mellow, winding singletrack trail that starts along the rocky chute - there are optional drops to the side of the trail
• 90 ★ 3.3 • 1,749 ft • 2 ft • 141 •
An off camber singletrack trail that winds down the hill with jumps, drops and technical corners
• 45 ★ 4.4 • 1,722 ft • 0 ft • 126 •
Excellent short downhill trail. Best ridden in dry conditions. Can get very muddy and slippery when wet.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 3,743 ft • 110 ft • 118 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 110 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 1,476 ft • 0 ft • 108 •
Primrose is a well established trail in Forest Fawr, although the entrance can be tricky to find as it's off the beaten path. The trail starts sharply down a steep bank with optional lines through trees, before going into a section with...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,125 ft • 0 ft • 107 •
Popular red difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 915 ft • 0 ft • 100 •
Popular black difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 1,289 ft • 0 ft • 100 •
A steep, slick singletrack trail that opens up off Rhiwbina Hill with a couple of gap jumps before getting more technical in the lower sections.
Cardiff County Mountain Bike Routes
7 miles • 1,385 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
An easy loop taking in some of the more gentle trails in North Cardiff, starting at the Lewis Arms in...
16 miles • 3,529 ft • 19 • Point to Point •
A local route taking in most of the hard trails in the North Cardiff woodlands - starting at the Lewis...
5 miles • 1,095 ft • 8 • Loop •
A quick loop of the Ganol and Forest Fawr taking in some of the best trails.
23 miles • 3,312 ft • 7 • Loop •
This route runs from Tongwynlais Cardiff, across the ridgeway to Machen and back via the cycle way through...
51 miles • 1,691 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
The South Wales Coast Path stretches from Swansea Bay to the English Border at Chepstow. The path is...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 2,109 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
A loop of the 'Big 6' trails in North Cardiff - the ones that the trail association is looking to make...
Photos of Cardiff County Mountain Bike
Videos of Cardiff County Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mashed Potato Coed y Gedrys | Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:02pm (Europe/London) Sep 28, 2026 | Unknown | Conflab | Some little toe rags have dug up two... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenZnAA2n | wishlist | route | activity #105798200 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 3:29am Oct 13, 2026 |
| tgKsva | wishlist | route | activity #105631073 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:55pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| v3vVWW | wishlist | trail | activity #105190834 and 1 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 6:15am Oct 4, 2026 |
| RadBikeBro | add | report | activity #105174021 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:19am Oct 4, 2026 |
| RadBikeBro | add | report | activity #105174020 and 2 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:19am Oct 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Currently very Slick in the bottom section | Sep 11, 2026 @ 11:16am Sep 11, 2026 | ||
| report | Proper job chaps! | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:45pm Jul 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | There's nothing that isn't rollable - there's... | Jul 15, 2026 @ 5:59am Jul 15, 2026 | ||
| report | Agreed, gave it a miss the other day because... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 5:20am Jun 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | What kind of mandatory features are on this trail? | May 21, 2026 @ 12:13pm May 21, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Maindy Play Track | skill park | Cardiff | |
| Ganol Skills Area | skill park | Tongwynlais |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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North Cardiff Trails Collective
![North Cardiff Trails Collective]()
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Natural Resources Wales
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Damian Harris CyclesBike Shop
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Don Skene CyclesBike Shop
![Don Skene Cycles]()
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TredzBike Shop
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Certini CardiffBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 80 | 35 miles | 12,671 ft | 17 miles | 883 ft | 117 | 1,713 | 6 | 20,843 | |||
| E-Bike | 79 | 34 miles | 12,671 ft | 17 miles | 883 ft | 1 | 1,688 | 6 | 3,044 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 32 | 23 miles | 3,468 ft | 8 miles | 873 ft | 67 | 2 | 189 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 5 miles | 896 ft | 2 miles | 440 ft | 216 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 10 | 3 miles | 896 ft | 1 mile | 364 ft | 203 | 1 | |||||
| Horse | 24 | 13 miles | 2,379 ft | 5 miles | 512 ft | 268 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 50 | 30 miles | 6,112 ft | 11 miles | 883 ft | 1,630 | 1 | 577 | ||||
| Trail Running | 60 | 33 miles | 8,009 ft | 13 miles | 883 ft | 1,653 | 2 | 586 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cardiff County?
Cardiff County has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cardiff County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cardiff County are:
- Wasteland (4.3/5)
- Tyn Y Coed Downhill (4.3/5)
- Primrose (4.3/5)
- Cruise Control (4.2/5)
- The Boardroom (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Cardiff County?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Cardiff County are:
- August (173 activities)
- July (167 activities)
- May (158 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Cardiff County?
The longest trail in Cardiff County is Muddy Hill at 1.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cardiff County?
The best hiking trails in Cardiff County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cardiff County?
The best trail running trails in Cardiff County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cardiff County?
Cardiff County has a total of 89 trails. Of those, 80 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cardiff County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cardiff County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cardiff County is Fenceline with 34 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cardiff County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cardiff County is Thing Off The End with 178 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cardiff County?
Cardiff County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Cardiff County?
The following bike services are available in Cardiff County:
- Bike Shop (5)
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cardiff County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cardiff County is Fenceline with an average grade of 1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cardiff County?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cardiff County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Cardiff County?
The overall region status for Cardiff County is Clear / Green. Out of 76 trails:
- Clear / Green: 66
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Cardiff County?
Yes, Cardiff County supports e-bike riding. There are 72 trails in Cardiff County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cardiff County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cardiff County are: View all mountain biking routes in Cardiff County.
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What type of bike is most common in Cardiff County?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Cardiff County are:
- DH (2 activities)
- AM (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cardiff County?
The most popular Strava segments in Cardiff County are:
- Bridleway charge (5,745 athletes)
- Short Track Road Climb (4,019 athletes)
- FIRE ROAD UP FROM CROSSROAD (3,381 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Cardiff County?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Cardiff County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cardiff County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cardiff County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cardiff County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cardiff County are:
- Fenceline (2/5)
- Bruges Way (3/5)
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