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11.7 miles
Distance
2,613 ft
Climb
-2,564 ft
Descent
01:59:52
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
287 ft
Altitude min
1,061 ft
Altitude max
287 ft
Altitude start
336 ft
Altitude end
0.079%
Grade
-64.91%
Grade max
34.862%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,940 ft
Distance flat
01:59:52
Avg time
Gorlech Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaBrechfa Forest
Carmarthen -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
All weather trail, mixture of singletrack and fire road. There are some good singletrack climbs and fun singletrack descents. Trail surface is mainly stoned making it uaseable all year round.
Access Info
Free parking is at the forest car park in the village of Abergorlech, near the pub
Disclaimer
more information can be found on the www.mbwales.com website
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 19.3 km avg distance
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- 25 rides
- Last: May 24, 2026
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(51.984770, -4.059060)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorlech
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Where is Gorlech located?
Gorlech is located in Brechfa Forest, Carmarthen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Brechfa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.98477, -4.05906.
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How hard is Gorlech?
Gorlech is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.079%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Gorlech?
Gorlech has 796 m of elevation gain. The trail has 782 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 88 m to 324 m.
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Is Gorlech a point to point trail?
Gorlech is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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