more stats
822 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
994 ft
Altitude min
1,024 ft
Altitude max
994 ft
Altitude start
995 ft
Altitude end
0.12%
Grade
-10.199%
Grade max
9.998%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
337 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Al's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coed y Brenin
    Dogellau
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122258 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,283 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

Al's loop with Dafydd's drop at the end.

source: Mountain Bike Wales
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DropsRock gardensRock slabs

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Al's Loop Trail Reports

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Jan 30, 2026 @ 3:12pm (Europe/London)
Jan 30, 2026
 2 passable trees down
May 31, 2021 @ 2:24am
May 31, 2021
Aug 3, 2020 @ 4:46am
Aug 3, 2020
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on Jan 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Al's Loop located?
      Al's Loop is located in Coed y Brenin, Dogellau, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coed y Brenin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.81422, -3.91109.
      ▼ How hard is Al's Loop?
      Al's Loop is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 0.12%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Al's Loop?
      Al's Loop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 994 ft to 1,024 ft.
      ▼ Is Al's Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Al's Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Al's Loop?
      Al's Loop is 822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Al's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Al's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Al's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Al's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Al's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Al's Loop. The trail is 822 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Al's Loop?
      Al's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 669 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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