9.8 miles
Distance
1,350 ft
Climb
-1,392 ft
Descent
1,203 ft
High Point
-42 ft
Altitude change
343 ft
Altitude min
544 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-43%
Grade max
38.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,872 ft
Distance flat

One of the oldest trails in Afan Forest

Shut down for a considerable time for forestry works, has been redeveloped by Cognation into the trail you see today

Detailed Description
Y Wal is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Glyncorrwg. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,350 ft with a max elevation of 1,203 ft then descends -1,392 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 43 min
  • Altitude change
    -42 ft
  • Altitude min
    343 ft
  • Altitude start
    544 ft
  • Altitude end
    502 ft
  • Climb
    1,350 ft
  • Descent
    -1,392 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -43%
  • Grade min
    38.6%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,872 ft

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