more stats
666 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
715 ft
High Point
-98 ft
Altitude change
617 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
538 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat

Anchor Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Caerphilly Woods
    Caerphilly
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

Fun flowy trail going from main camp fire trailhead to fire road. Tight turns, cab get rutted and not ideal in the wet as gets water logged in places.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 4 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Anchor Man Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 2:34pm (Europe/London)
Jul 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Anchor Man located?
      Anchor Man is located in Caerphilly Woods, Caerphilly, United Kingdom. It is part of the Caerphilly Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.56463, -3.20732.
      ▼ How hard is Anchor Man?
      Anchor Man is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anchor Man?
      The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 715 ft.
      ▼ Is Anchor Man a point to point trail?
      Yes, Anchor Man is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Anchor Man?
      Anchor Man is 666 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anchor Man?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Anchor Man. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Anchor Man?
      Anchor Man is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Anchor Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anchor Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Anchor Man?
      Anchor Man is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 53 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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