more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-293 ft
Descent
00:16:26
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
253 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-0.079%
Grade
-40.017%
Grade max
21.082%
Grade min
3,025 ft
Distance climb
4,740 ft
Distance down
555 ft
Distance flat
00:16:26
Avg time

Big Doug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coed y Brenin
    Dogellau
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111570 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58407 in E-Biking
    • #8833 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,839 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,033 in E-Biking
    • #354 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • 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
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

Long, full singletrack section with many fun, challenging technical sections. Couple of punchy climbs. Found on 'Dragon's Back' and 'The Beast' routes.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock gardens

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18.2 km average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 27.4 km avg distance
All
  • 67 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Big Doug Trail Reports

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Aug 8, 2024 @ 3:55am
Aug 8, 2024
Sep 6, 2023 @ 1:49am
Sep 6, 2023
Cleared some branches, brash, bramble & bracken.
Jun 17, 2019 @ 4:10am
Jun 17, 2019
May 11, 2019 @ 1:18am
May 11, 2019
Jan 5, 2019 @ 2:49am
Jan 5, 2019
reporter All open after felling operations were completed
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on Aug 8, 2024
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3:51 | 89 | Jun 5, 2024 , Dogellau

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Doug located?
      Big Doug 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 52.80347, -3.88733.
      ▼ How hard is Big Doug?
      Big Doug is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 0.079%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Doug?
      Big Doug has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 293 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 204 ft to 349 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Doug a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Doug is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Doug?
      Big Doug is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Doug?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Doug. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Doug? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Doug are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Doug?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Big Doug. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Doug?
      Big Doug is a moderately popular trail. There have been 816 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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