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1,586 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:43:59
Avg time
-269 ft
Altitude change
252 ft
Altitude min
530 ft
Altitude max
521 ft
Altitude start
252 ft
Altitude end
-16.983%
Grade
-44.15%
Grade max
9.001%
Grade min
158 ft
Distance climb
1,428 ft
Distance down
00:43:59
Avg time

Kilvey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Swansea
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #124704 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,389 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Kilvey Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2022 @ 7:08am
Oct 23, 2022
 Really loose and bog like
Jul 8, 2019 @ 4:25pm
Jul 8, 2019
 Very dry and loose
May 16, 2019 @ 10:51am
May 16, 2019
 Super loose at the moment!!
Mar 15, 2015 @ 12:26pm
Mar 15, 2015
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on Oct 23, 2022
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.42 (8 votes)
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      South Wales - Kilvey
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      0:18 | 284 | Oct 7, 2020 , Swansea
      50toSwans ALI CRASH
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      0:21 | 398 | Nov 29, 2017 , Swansea
      Kilvey Hill Blast
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      0:00 | 172 | Feb 6, 2017 , Swansea
      Rawness on Kilvey Hill
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      8:26 | 192 | Jan 23, 2017 , Swansea
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kilvey located?
      Kilvey is located in Swansea, United Kingdom. It is part of the Swansea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.63156, -3.92519.
      ▼ How hard is Kilvey?
      Kilvey is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 16.983%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kilvey?
      Kilvey has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 252 ft to 530 ft.
      ▼ Is Kilvey a point to point trail?
      Yes, Kilvey is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kilvey?
      Kilvey is 1,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kilvey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kilvey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kilvey?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kilvey are:
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kilvey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Kilvey. The trail is 1,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kilvey?
      Kilvey is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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