more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
-252 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-254 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
785 ft
Altitude max
785 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-31.5%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1,503 ft
Distance down
00:01:55
Avg time

Fortified Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Barry Sidings
    Pontypridd
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #263581 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,806 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Barry Sidings

New blue trail from upper access road to the bottom river path. The track is flowy with a couple of berms in the lower section but more technical up the top

Access Info

Access from the access road marked on trailforks

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BermsBridgesFlowyRock gardens

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fortified located?
      Fortified is located in Barry Sidings, Pontypridd, United Kingdom. It is part of the Barry Sidings trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.60284, -3.37016.
      ▼ How hard is Fortified?
      Fortified is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fortified?
      The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 785 ft.
      ▼ Is Fortified a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fortified is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Fortified?
      Fortified is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fortified?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fortified. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fortified?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fortified are:
      • September (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Fortified? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fortified are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fortified?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fortified. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fortified?
      Fortified is a moderately popular trail. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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