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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
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #251515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65829 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.

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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
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Idwal

        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 9 m of elevation gain. The trail has 86 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 299 m to 385 m.
        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.

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