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SavePontypridd 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, Trail Running, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes alpine terrain and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Popular destinations include Barry Sidings and Llantrisant Forest.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
42 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 2
- 9
- 8
- 14
Region Status
Open as of May 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 42
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 42
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,211 ft
- Total Vertical
- 914 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,178 ft
- Reports
- 210
- Photos
- 47
- Completed Counter
- 8,578
Sub Regions
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Barry Sidings
- 2
- 7
- 5
- 13
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Llantrisant Forest
- 2
- 3
- 1
Popular Pontypridd Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 581 ft • 0 ft • 341 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 327 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.2 • 1,868 ft • 12 ft • 299 •
Steep slippery tech. Very narrow through trees with a rocky drop on a corner towards the end
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 2,243 ft • 24 ft • 283 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,178 ft • 0 ft • 277 •
Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 2,681 ft • 25 ft • 276 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 689 ft • 0 ft • 271 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 5.0 • 436 ft • 0 ft • 240 •
Less popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Pontypridd Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Pontypridd Mountain Bike
Videos of Pontypridd Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Exit Plan | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| ThreeG | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Coal Dump | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Welsh Gold | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| White Widow | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Access Road | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Fern Turns to Pond | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Log Jump | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Variable | dantett | ||
| Jeep Track | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Wet | dantett | ||
| Access Road | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | dantett |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pops2097 | wishlist | trail | activity #106032271 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 1:46am Oct 17, 2026 |
| Devans251 | wishlist | region | activity #103280326 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:22am Sep 7, 2026 |
| Tom-k22 | wishlist | region | activity #99638514 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 3:53pm Jul 20, 2026 |
| yman98 | wishlist | trail | activity #98364753 | Jul 3, 2026 @ 1:59pm Jul 3, 2026 |
| trailheaderz | ridden | trail | activity #97305405 and 9 more | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:19am Jun 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Mary is indeed very scary | May 5, 2026 @ 5:25am May 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trees down everywhere blocking fireroad! | Feb 16, 2025 @ 1:28pm Feb 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | I used this as a climb... its just a straight... | Nov 6, 2024 @ 12:46pm Nov 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Loved it, way better than coal dump | Nov 6, 2024 @ 12:43pm Nov 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Overgrown | Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:57am Jul 14, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge36 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge37 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 42 | 15 miles | 7,211 ft | 9 miles | 915 ft | #3,324 | #104 | 47 | 210 | 1 | 3,550 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 5 miles | 2,710 ft | 3 miles | 899 ft | #5,370 | #212 | 196 | 975 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 8 miles | 820 ft | 2 miles | 915 ft | #3,632 | #185 | 8 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 889 ft | 220 ft | 856 ft | 220 ft | #4,385 | #183 | 10 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 738 ft | 125 ft | 709 ft | 125 ft | #2,609 | #155 | |||||
| Hike | 10 | 8 miles | 600 ft | 2 miles | 915 ft | #9,577 | #284 | 191 | 49 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 8 miles | 600 ft | 2 miles | 915 ft | #8,851 | #263 | 191 | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pontypridd?
Pontypridd has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pontypridd?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pontypridd are:
- Pallet Land (4.3/5)
- Exit Plan (4.2/5)
- Scary Mary (4.2/5)
- Bridge Track (4.1/5)
- Bottom Track (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pontypridd?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pontypridd are:
- August (23 activities)
- May (20 activities)
- April (17 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pontypridd?
Check the Pontypridd trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Pontypridd?
The longest trail in Pontypridd is Path at 1.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pontypridd?
The best hiking trails in Pontypridd are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pontypridd?
The best trail running trails in Pontypridd are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pontypridd?
Pontypridd has a total of 42 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pontypridd to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pontypridd?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pontypridd is Path with 12 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pontypridd?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pontypridd is Welsh Gold with 143 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pontypridd?
Pontypridd supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pontypridd?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pontypridd is Path with an average grade of 0.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Pontypridd?
The overall region status for Pontypridd is Clear / Green. Out of 37 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Pontypridd?
Yes, Pontypridd supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Pontypridd that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Pontypridd?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pontypridd are:
- AM (5 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pontypridd?
The most popular Strava segments in Pontypridd are:
- Climb from mast to crossroads (3,110 athletes)
- jumps and drops (2,109 athletes)
- Through The Trees (2,089 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Pontypridd?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Pontypridd. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pontypridd?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Pontypridd. View all adaptive trails in Pontypridd for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pontypridd?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pontypridd are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pontypridd?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pontypridd are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Pontypridd.
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