more stats
3,304 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-261 ft
Descent
00:05:54
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
513 ft
Altitude min
757 ft
Altitude max
748 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
515 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:05:54
Avg time

Mandrill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48927 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #686 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,641 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The penultimate section of trail on Penhydd, featuring large berms and some small rock drops.

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BermsDrops

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Mandrill Trail Reports

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on Aug 17, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mandrill located?
      Mandrill is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.63718, -3.71274.
      ▼ How hard is Mandrill?
      Mandrill is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mandrill?
      Mandrill has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 261 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 513 ft to 757 ft.
      ▼ Is Mandrill a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mandrill is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mandrill?
      Mandrill is 3,304 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mandrill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mandrill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mandrill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mandrill are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mandrill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mandrill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mandrill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mandrill. The trail is 3,304 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mandrill?
      Mandrill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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