Mountain Bike

23.4 miles

Distance

3,312 ft

Climb

-3,312 ft

Descent

1,178 ft

High Point

There are very difficult sections of trail on this route mostly on Machen Mountain where less experienced riders should seek easier descents.

This route runs from Tongwynlais Cardiff, across the ridgeway to Machen and back via the cycle way through Beswas and Caerphilly.

Detailed Description

Castle To Mountain is a 23 mile moderately popular red route located near Cardiff. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 3,312 ft with a max elevation of 1,178 ft then descends -3,312 ft.

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2 Reviews & Comments

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Joshiboy

(Oct 1, 2020 at 15:33)

Trail Rarebit Nutters

Nice well built short little single-track with some nice berms and small jumps. Like all the trails here doesn't dry quickly

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RSOTRAILBUILDERS (Sep 5, 2020 at 13:36)

Trail SRO

This trail is changing and not 100%done but it's fine to ride.

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Trails in Route

	Winch to the Top				1,864 ft
	Left and Right Loam				1,230 ft
	Slippy Singletrack				1,394 ft
	Rooty Run				1,175 ft
	SRO				167 ft
	El Fasto				1,043 ft
	Rarebit Nutters				1,224 ft

Details

Riding area

Castell Coch
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Red
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

DH, AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for Castle To Mountain mountain bike route

Altitude min

132 ft
Altitude start

171 ft
Altitude end

171 ft
Grade max

-58.6%
Grade min

60.8%
Distance climb

9 miles
Distance down

9 miles
Distance flat

5 miles

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trail	date	description
SRO	Jan 20, 2023 @ 4:41am Jan 20, 2023	Lots of low broken branches! I fitted under every one of them but flattening myself onto my bike!
Winch to the Top	Jan 16, 2023 @ 8:38pm Jan 16, 2023
Slippy Singletrack	Jan 16, 2023 @ 8:38pm Jan 16, 2023
Rarebit Nutters	Jan 16, 2023 @ 8:38pm Jan 16, 2023
Left and Right Loam	Sep 19, 2022 @ 5:24am Sep 19, 2022

Castle To Mountain route

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