more stats
2,861 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
982 ft
Altitude min
1,264 ft
Altitude max
1,234 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
2,231 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

Idwal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Dee Valley
    Llangollen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #360014 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74338 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #11,446 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,538 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Handcut single track, starts in plantation forest, finishes in open land, runs close to a stone wall. Contains tree stump and rock features.

Tags
BermsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 1 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2025
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Idwal Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
May 14, 2026 @ 10:01pm (Europe/London)
May 14, 2026
This trail is now wellnovergrown and virtually unrideable. Give it a miss. May 2026
Apr 2, 2024 @ 8:41am
Apr 2, 2024
Forrester has been thinning in top half of the track, semi ridable
Nov 25, 2023 @ 2:36am
Nov 25, 2023
more »
Status:
on May 14, 2026
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (24)
close
      Directions to idwal trailhead (52.955580, -3.382800)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Idwal yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Idwal yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Dee Valley

      • By andylundTF Pro TCNW & contributors
      • #597474 - 397 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Idwal located?
      Idwal is located in Dee Valley, Llangollen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dee Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.95558, -3.3828.
      ▼ How hard is Idwal?
      Idwal is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Idwal?
      Idwal has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 982 ft to 1,264 ft.
      ▼ Is Idwal a point to point trail?
      Yes, Idwal is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Idwal?
      Idwal is 2,861 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Idwal?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Idwal. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Idwal?
      The estimated time to ride Idwal is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,861 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Idwal?
      Idwal is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.