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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
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 41 min
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Altitude change-42 ft
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Altitude min343 ft
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Altitude start544 ft
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Altitude end502 ft
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Climb1,350 ft
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Descent-1,392 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-43%
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Grade min38.6%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,872 ft
6 Reviews & Comments
ex7OtOWo
Still tree felling , diversions in place.
nafmorgan
Lots of work being done on trail at the moment , diversions in place . W2 turn off not very well highlighted as well , be aware near turn off.
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| 3,340 ft | |||||
| 5,262 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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This location close to Bike Park Wales has a very DARK SIDE!
trail: Zig Zags
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May 12, 2024
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