more stats
4,728 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:05:27
Avg time
-240 ft
Altitude change
1,204 ft
Altitude min
1,450 ft
Altitude max
1,449 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-59.5%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
873 ft
Distance climb
3,478 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:05:27
Avg time

Big Jims Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Llandegla
    Wrexham
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5273 in E-Biking
    • #131174 in Trail Running
    • #124282 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Big Jims is a 1 km popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Wrexham. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 56 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 478 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Big Jims Trail Reports

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May 19, 2025 @ 1:22pm
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Jul 25, 2024 @ 10:08am
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Oct 11, 2023 @ 3:56am
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May 7, 2023 @ 3:14am
May 7, 2023
May 10, 2022 @ 3:25am
May 10, 2022
 Partly closed still due to storm damage.
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Status:
on May 19, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to big-jims trailhead (53.041050, -3.190890)
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      Photos

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      May 7, 2026 @ 11:35am
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      Jul 25, 2023 @ 1:07am
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      Jul 25, 2023 @ 1:07am
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      Dec 12, 2006 @ 1:00pm
      Dec 12, 2006

      Videos

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      Fastest Crash Yet!!!
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      2:00 | 1005 | Jun 24, 2013 , Wrexham
      Llandegla Black Runs
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      4:05 | 363 | Feb 19, 2012 , Wrexham
      llandegla
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      2:09 | 315 | Oct 17, 2011 , Wrexham
      Llandegla Black Runs 11.3.09
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      3:26 | 378 | Mar 11, 2009 , Wrexham

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      neilpritchett neilpritchett
      Rode with uni mates. Big Jim’s was faster with better corners but much less wee tables to jump.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Jims located?
      Big Jims is located in Llandegla, Wrexham, United Kingdom. It is part of the Llandegla trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.04105, -3.19089.
      ▼ How hard is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Jims?
      Big Jims has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 1,450 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Jims a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Jims is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is 4,728 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Jims?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Jims. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Jims? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Jims are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Jims?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Big Jims. The trail is 4,728 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is a very popular trail. There have been 6,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,374 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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