more stats
1,483 ft
Distance
-249 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
400 ft
Altitude min
650 ft
Altitude max
650 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
1,444 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Bob Shlay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain View Bike Park
    Caerphilly
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19634 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65956 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #519 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,265 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Common Land
  • OSM Way
    #119308598

Flowing trail with well built berms and small jumps. Large drop towards end of trail.

Access Info

Access from Rudry Van Road Trails Car Park

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumps

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  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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on Apr 8, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bob Shlay located?
      Bob Shlay is located in Mountain View Bike Park, Caerphilly, United Kingdom. It is part of the Mountain View Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.57474, -3.18446.
      ▼ How hard is Bob Shlay?
      Bob Shlay is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 16.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bob Shlay?
      The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 400 ft to 650 ft.
      ▼ Is Bob Shlay a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bob Shlay is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bob Shlay?
      Bob Shlay is 1,483 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bob Shlay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bob Shlay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bob Shlay?
      Bob Shlay is best visited during: Apr - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Bob Shlay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bob Shlay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bob Shlay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bob Shlay. The trail is 1,483 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bob Shlay?
      Bob Shlay is a moderately popular trail. There have been 294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 361 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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