Brick Works Mountain Biking Trail

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1,129 ft

Distance

3 ft

Climb

-89 ft

Descent

00:01:15

Avg time

-85 ft

Altitude change

454 ft

Altitude min

539 ft

Altitude max

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

00:01:15

Avg time

Brick Works Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Riding Area

Afan Forest Park
Glyncorrwg
Difficulty Rating

Red Rate
Local Popularity
55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
Global Ranking
#234558 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #45444 in E-Biking
National Ranking
#7,964 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
- #2,463 in E-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.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

12 rides
17 miles avg distance

All

34 rides
Last: Nov 6, 2026

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Brick Works Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jun 23, 2026 @ 12:43pm (Europe/London) Jun 23, 2026
	Oct 29, 2025 @ 7:59pm (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2025	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

▼ 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:

Parking (1,083 ft away)
Parking (1.3 miles away)
Parking, Shower, Bikeshop, Cafe (4.0 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Brick Works?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Brick Works. The trail is 1,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Brick Works?

Brick Works is a moderately popular trail. There have been 170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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