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1,775 ft
Distance
-321 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
348 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
668 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-60.4%
Grade max
1,644 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
Avg time

Kingud Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gwydyr Forest
    Betws-y-coed
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #242987 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25966 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,205 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,441 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    NRW

Hand cut trail, all features roll-able. off camber roots and rock.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Kingud Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm (Europe/London)
Jun 28, 2026
Undergrowth has been cut back for improved line of sight
Feb 19, 2026 @ 7:16pm (Europe/London)
Feb 19, 2026
Dec 21, 2025 @ 7:25pm (Europe/London)
Dec 21, 2025
Felt narrow and super slippy in these conditions; wet/ damp, full of leaves. Makes for a exciting techy run!
Nov 17, 2025 @ 10:57pm (Europe/London)
Nov 17, 2025
Broken wood/ttf structure was taken down. Trail now follows B line until hip jump can be rebuilt.
Dec 12, 2024 @ 8:06am
Dec 12, 2024
Final jump now closed off. Approach with care as diversion is a bit abrupt. Slow down!
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on Jun 28, 2026
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      eM46e9
      Defo a black me and my mate got hurt a lot we walked 98% and biked 2% slided down jumps and drops this is not for the weak.
      Kathg Kathg
      Defo black in my opinion. Useful to compare to other trails of this type in other regions of UK.
      benjagg
      Some pretty steep sections, think its more black than red, good trail though, would be death in the wet!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kingud located?
      Kingud is located in Gwydyr Forest, Betws-y-coed, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gwydyr Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.09979, -3.82099.
      ▼ How hard is Kingud?
      Kingud is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 18.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kingud?
      The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 348 ft to 668 ft.
      ▼ Is Kingud a point to point trail?
      Yes, Kingud is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kingud?
      Kingud is 1,775 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kingud?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kingud. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kingud? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kingud are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kingud?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Kingud. The trail is 1,775 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kingud?
      Kingud is a moderately popular trail. There have been 413 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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