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4,121 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-432 ft
Descent
00:17:27
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
1,024 ft
Altitude max
1,024 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-67.6%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
912 ft
Distance climb
3,150 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:17:27
Avg time

Goshawks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coedwig Dyfi Forest
    Machynlleth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Goshawks is a 1 km less popular closed singletrack trail located near Machynlleth. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Goshawks Trail Reports

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May 21, 2022 @ 1:57am
May 21, 2022
 overgrown until your in the woods, but overall top section still good. bottom has been logged.
Mar 25, 2022 @ 1:12am
Mar 25, 2022
 Sadly the bottom section and bus stop into it have been felled. Keep an eye out along the straight and there is a L down to the push up. Before...
Jul 17, 2021 @ 3:13pm
Jul 17, 2021
 Lots of Forestry work in this area. Not sure about exact state of the trail as I did Sparrowhawks and joined up with the bottom fire road. Mid and...
Oct 14, 2020 @ 2:30am
Oct 14, 2020
 Overgrown on the top and some. Sizeable holes developing. Bottom section is prime!
Sep 28, 2020 @ 12:23pm
Sep 28, 2020
 As previous, overgrown at the top but still rideable at the moment. Middle and end sections running well.
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on May 21, 2022
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Climachx Oct 2018
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      liam6200 liam6200
      Pretty overgrown at the start. I'm not local so unsure if this trail gets used anymore. Rode it today though.
      OTimms OTimms
      Love this trail, can ride in all weather and always fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goshawks located?
      Goshawks is located in Coedwig Dyfi Forest, Machynlleth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coedwig Dyfi Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.66599, -3.75455.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goshawks?
      Goshawks has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 432 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 1,024 ft.
      ▼ Is Goshawks a point to point trail?
      Goshawks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goshawks?
      Goshawks is 4,121 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goshawks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goshawks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Goshawks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goshawks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goshawks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Goshawks. The trail is 4,121 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goshawks?
      Goshawks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 156 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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