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4.2 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-622 ft
Descent
00:32:59
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
1,161 ft
Altitude min
1,651 ft
Altitude max
1,650 ft
Altitude start
1,165 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
4,596 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,156 ft
Distance flat
00:32:59
Avg time

Blue Route Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Llandegla
    Wrexham
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84924 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,428 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,822 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner

12 km/7.5 miles
A great route to try before embarking on the longer ‘Intermediate’ Route.

Access Info

Being a large trail center with shop, cafe and parking, the signage for the trail head is very prominent.

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Cafe nearbyDropsJumps

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  • 17.0 km avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Blue Route Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2026 @ 10:28am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Oct 9, 2026
Jan 13, 2024 @ 2:09am
Jan 13, 2024
Mostly fairly dry with some puddles and running water. Small diversion at the Reservoir still in place.
Feb 23, 2023 @ 4:45am
Feb 23, 2023
Small diversion by the reservoir, due to construction work. Otherwise running great.
Jan 25, 2023 @ 2:19am
Jan 25, 2023
Jul 2, 2022 @ 9:34am
Jul 2, 2022
The odd puddle - easy to swerve ‍♂️
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Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Route located?
      Blue Route is located in Llandegla, Wrexham, United Kingdom. It is part of the Llandegla trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.04047, -3.17761.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Route?
      Blue Route is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Route?
      Blue Route has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 622 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,161 ft to 1,651 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Route a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Route is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Blue Route?
      Blue Route is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Route?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Route. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Route?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Route are:
      • July (15 activities)
      • May (14 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Route? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Route are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Route?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Blue Route. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Route?
      Blue Route is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,858 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,744 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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