more stats
464 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:00:53
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
504 ft
Altitude min
554 ft
Altitude max
554 ft
Altitude start
504 ft
Altitude end
-10.742%
Grade
-20.401%
Grade max
-2.389%
Grade min
464 ft
Distance down
00:00:53
Avg time

Glide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coed y Brenin
    Dogellau
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38854 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5029 in E-Biking
    • #10162 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,020 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #141 in E-Biking
    • #420 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales - North

Very technical section, directly after 'Beginning Of The End'. Expect many roots and rocks Found on 'Temtiwr', 'MBR', 'Dragon's Back' and 'The Beast' routes.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 275 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on May 24, 2024
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 2,274 ft • 24 • Loop •
      An attempt to cram in as many of Coed-Y-Brenin's best bits into one ride (on the East side of the valley)....
      ★ 4.5 • 26 miles • 3,982 ft • 7 • Loop •
      route from 2018 cyb enduro, including off piste sections
      5 miles • 703 ft • 12 • Loop •
      “Don’t think this is some ‘safe’ novice option as there’s some proper techy sections on Temtiwr....
      4.3 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 75%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glide located?
      Glide is located in Coed y Brenin, Dogellau, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coed y Brenin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.82755, -3.89735.
      ▼ How hard is Glide?
      Glide is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 10.742%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glide?
      The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 504 ft to 554 ft.
      ▼ Is Glide a point to point trail?
      Yes, Glide is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glide?
      Glide is 464 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Glide. The trail is 464 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glide?
      Glide is a very popular trail. There have been 4,025 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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