more stats
709 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
1,224 ft
Altitude min
1,310 ft
Altitude max
1,310 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-52.5%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

Escort Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102476 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

"One of the more natural and technical lines in the park, Escort (named after the burnt out old MK3 car just off the side of the trail) starts at the stunning viewpoint looking into the heart of the Brecon Beacons and traverses the slope taking in rock slabs and natural features before plummeting down the steep slope with some challenging switchbacks. A perfect slice of technical alpine singletrack brought to Merthyr Tydfil." - Bike Park Wales

Bike Park

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  • 12 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Oct 26, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Directions to escort trailhead (51.722690, -3.388160)
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      Home to Roost Ep.14 - Gazzy B
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      2:39 | 10492 | Jul 19, 2017 , Abercanaid
      Rhondda Descents - Escort
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      3:45 | 66 | Oct 26, 2018 , Abercanaid
      Overshooting Corners - Escort
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      3:24 | 74 | Apr 1, 2019 , Abercanaid
      Bike Park Wales Vicious Valley into Escort
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      6:02 | 54 | Jul 12, 2018 , Abercanaid
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Escort located?
      Escort is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.72269, -3.38816.
      ▼ How hard is Escort?
      Escort is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 12.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escort?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,224 ft to 1,310 ft.
      ▼ Is Escort a point to point trail?
      Yes, Escort is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Escort?
      Escort is 709 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escort?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Escort. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Escort? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escort are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Escort?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Escort. The trail is 709 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Escort?
      Escort is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 929 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,072 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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