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5.6 miles
Distance
579 ft
Climb
-1,129 ft
Descent
855 ft
High Point
-549 ft
Altitude change
211 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude start
238 ft
Altitude end
-1.846%
Grade
-30.96%
Grade max
36.359%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,674 ft
Distance flat

Forest Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gwydyr Forest
    Betws-y-coed
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

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Forest Road is a 9 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Betws-y-coed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Road located?
      Forest Road is located in Gwydyr Forest, Betws-y-coed, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gwydyr Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.11632, -3.82704.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Road?
      Forest Road has 579 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 211 ft to 855 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Road a point to point trail?
      Forest Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Forest Road?
      Forest Road is 5.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Forest Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Road?
      Forest Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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