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1,129 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
539 ft
High Point
-85 ft
Altitude change
454 ft
Altitude min
539 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
886 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat

Brick Works Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #238178 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Start of the Y Wal red graded trail after it splits off the Blue Scar climb.

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  • 19 miles average
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  • 14 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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 Big sections of Whites Level are closed but still some fun sections and a new board walk near the top. Maybe do the Wall twice if you want to...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brick Works

        ▼ Where is Brick Works located?
        Brick Works is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.64006, -3.70682.
        ▼ How hard is Brick Works?
        Brick Works is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brick Works?
        Brick Works has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 454 ft to 539 ft.
        ▼ Is Brick Works a point to point trail?
        Yes, Brick Works is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Brick Works?
        Brick Works is 1,129 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brick Works?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Brick Works. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Brick Works? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brick Works are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Brick Works?
        Brick Works is a very popular trail. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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