more stats
574 ft
Distance
-79 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
1,307 ft
Altitude min
1,387 ft
Altitude max
1,387 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance down
00:01:57
Avg time

Below the wind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Foel Gasnach
    Ruthin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #172401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #282089 in Trail Running
    • #274810 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,281 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,974 in Trail Running
    • #5,214 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Hard to find start, moto's have used it so a bit turned up in places. Finish on tarmac road.

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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Below the wind located?
      Below the wind is located in Foel Gasnach, Ruthin, United Kingdom. It is part of the Foel Gasnach trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.0521, -3.47691.
      ▼ How hard is Below the wind?
      Below the wind is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Below the wind?
      The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,307 ft to 1,387 ft.
      ▼ Is Below the wind a point to point trail?
      Below the wind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Below the wind?
      Below the wind is 574 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Below the wind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Below the wind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Below the wind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Below the wind. The trail is 574 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Below the wind?
      Below the wind is a very popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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