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6.4 miles
Distance
951 ft
Climb
-950 ft
Descent
1,272 ft
High Point
956 ft
Altitude min
1,047 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-33.9%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,806 ft
Distance flat
“Got there late or want a final quick blast before you go home? Pendam is the definitive “Now That’s What I Call Nant Yr Arian” compilation album with all your favourite toe tapping technical singletrack and wilderness power ballads on one CR (Compact Ride, it’s a new format)”
This route combines sections of the ‘Summit’ and ‘Syfydrin’ trails to give you a taste of the fantastic riding and scenery available. Although it is the shortest route at Nant yr Arian, it includes lots of sweet singletrack and some hard climbs, parts of it are technically challenging so take care. Watch out for other users of the trail, it includes sections of public road and tracks shared with horse riders.
source: mbwales.com
Detailed Description
Pendam is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Aberystwyth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 951 ft with a max elevation of 1,272 ft then descends -950 ft.
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 5 min
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Altitude min956 ft
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Altitude start1,047 ft
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Altitude end1,047 ft
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Climb951 ft
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Descent-950 ft
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Grade max-33.9%
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Grade min22.4%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,806 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,777 ft | |||||
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| 2,162 ft | |||||
| 341 ft | |||||
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| 1,660 ft |
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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