more stats
1,722 ft
Distance
-227 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
542 ft
Altitude max
542 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,483 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Ganol DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Ganol
    Tongwynlais
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103530 in E-Biking
    • #344228 in Trail Running
    • #338154 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,148 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,559 in E-Biking
    • #7,227 in Trail Running
    • #6,532 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Cardiff

Excellent short downhill trail. Best ridden in dry conditions. Can get very muddy and slippery when wet.

Access Info

Single track/ fire road climb from Forest Fawr car park

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 94 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Jun 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ganol-dh trailhead (51.540640, -3.236930)
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      Apr 26, 2021 @ 2:09am
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      Castell Coch Mountain Bike Trails | Ganol DH
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      0:35 | 452 | Jun 30, 2022 , Tongwynlais
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      0:41 | 395 | Apr 18, 2016 , Tongwynlais
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      0:32 | 192 | Apr 18, 2016 , Tongwynlais
      4.4 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      f2n4i
      Better than the other trails atm Pthers are slippery
      neilmathieson82
      There’s a tree down after the gap jump about half way down the track

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ganol DH located?
      Ganol DH is located in Forest Ganol, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest Ganol trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54064, -3.23693.
      ▼ How hard is Ganol DH?
      Ganol DH is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ganol DH?
      The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 315 ft to 542 ft.
      ▼ Is Ganol DH a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ganol DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ganol DH?
      Ganol DH is 1,722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ganol DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ganol DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ganol DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ganol DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ganol DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ganol DH. The trail is 1,722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ganol DH?
      Ganol DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,458 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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