more stats
1,868 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
798 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
1,018 ft
Altitude start
798 ft
Altitude end
-11.785%
Grade
-51.04%
Grade max
13.457%
Grade min
352 ft
Distance climb
1,420 ft
Distance down
96 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Coal Dump Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Barry Sidings
    Pontypridd
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #74940 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,393 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Steep slippery tech. Very narrow through trees with a rocky drop on a corner towards the end

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
AlpineRock gardensRock slabs

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  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Coal Dump located?
      Coal Dump is located in Barry Sidings, Pontypridd, United Kingdom. It is part of the Barry Sidings trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.60248, -3.3766.
      ▼ How hard is Coal Dump?
      Coal Dump is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.785%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Coal Dump?
      Coal Dump has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 798 ft to 1,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Coal Dump a point to point trail?
      Yes, Coal Dump is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Coal Dump?
      Coal Dump is 1,868 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Coal Dump?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Coal Dump. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Coal Dump? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Coal Dump are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Coal Dump?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Coal Dump. The trail is 1,868 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Coal Dump?
      Coal Dump is a very popular trail. There have been 957 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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