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1,679 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
1,336 ft
Altitude min
1,446 ft
Altitude max
1,434 ft
Altitude start
1,336 ft
Altitude end
-25.064%
Grade max
16.739%
Grade min
224 ft
Distance climb
1,388 ft
Distance down
68 ft
Distance flat
00:01:56
Avg time

Fast Forward Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #367731 in Trail Running
    • #359089 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,407 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,890 in Trail Running
    • #7,192 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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  • 1 rides
  • 10.1 km average
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  • 4 rides
  • 39.1 km avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 30, 2026 @ 6:23pm (Europe/London)
21 hours
 Even after one of the dryest seasons on record there's quite a bit of water running over the trail.
Jul 29, 2025 @ 1:42pm
Jul 29, 2025
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on Sep 30, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      5:24 | 810 | Feb 21, 2011 , Glyncorrwg
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      0:21 | 122 | Dec 18, 2011 , Glyncorrwg
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fast Forward located?
      Fast Forward 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 51.70252, -3.6227.
      ▼ How hard is Fast Forward?
      Fast Forward is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fast Forward?
      Fast Forward has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,336 ft to 1,446 ft.
      ▼ Is Fast Forward a point to point trail?
      Fast Forward is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fast Forward?
      Fast Forward is 1,679 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fast Forward?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fast Forward. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fast Forward?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fast Forward are:
      • September (4 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Fast Forward? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fast Forward are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fast Forward?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fast Forward. The trail is 1,679 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fast Forward?
      Fast Forward is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 230 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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