more stats
518 ft
Distance
-105 ft
Descent
295 ft
High Point
-105 ft
Altitude change
190 ft
Altitude min
295 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-20.2%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
512 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat

Mashed Potato Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coed y Gedrys
    Gwaelod-y-garth
  • AKA
    Between the Telegraph Poles
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13462 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32659 in E-Biking
    • #432222 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #386 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,813 in E-Biking
    • #8,951 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A technical flow trail going through the woods - expect rocks and roots

Disclaimer

Entry onto the road can be blind when hedge is overgrown

Tags
BermsBridgesWet weather friendly
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 41 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Mashed Potato Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:02pm (Europe/London)
1 day
Some little toe rags have dug up two berms at the entrance and left it for the week. Please take care
Sep 17, 2026 @ 12:35pm (Europe/London)
Sep 17, 2026
Tree has blocked the original exit into the road. Another exit is on the left
Sep 16, 2026 @ 5:17pm (Europe/London)
Sep 16, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Europe/London)
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 @ 4:57pm (Europe/London)
Jul 8, 2026
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on Sep 28, 2026
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mashed Potato located?
      Mashed Potato is located in Coed y Gedrys, Gwaelod-y-garth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coed y Gedrys trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.55248, -3.27973.
      ▼ How hard is Mashed Potato?
      Mashed Potato is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mashed Potato?
      The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 190 ft to 295 ft.
      ▼ Is Mashed Potato a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mashed Potato is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mashed Potato?
      Mashed Potato is 518 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mashed Potato?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mashed Potato. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mashed Potato?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mashed Potato are:
      • October (6 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mashed Potato? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mashed Potato are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mashed Potato?
      Mashed Potato is a very popular trail. There have been 193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 221 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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