more stats
3,320 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
734 ft
Altitude min
1,042 ft
Altitude max
1,042 ft
Altitude start
765 ft
Altitude end
-54.042%
Grade max
32.927%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
2,847 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Norkle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3124 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BikePark Wales

Norkle is a trail that you will soon know very well as it links the visitor centre and the uplift pickup point. Somehow this trail seems to defy gravity, when you reach the end it feels like you are above the visitor centre but you've been flying downhill all the way? Strange but true..

source: BikePark Wales

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 32 miles average
6 Months
  • 258 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 1,249 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Sep 7, 2025
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Avg: 4.33 (24 votes)
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      Directions to norkle trailhead (51.720230, -3.379510)
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      2:11 | 33 | May 14, 2025 , Abercanaid
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      24:03 | 272 | Mar 2, 2021 , Abercanaid
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      0:23 | 77 | Jul 17, 2020 , Abercanaid
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      24 Ratings
      5 ★ 54%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 13%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Norkle located?
      Norkle is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.72023, -3.37951.
      ▼ How hard is Norkle?
      Norkle is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Norkle?
      Norkle has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 311 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 734 ft to 1,042 ft.
      ▼ Is Norkle a point to point trail?
      Yes, Norkle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Norkle?
      Norkle is 3,320 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Norkle?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Norkle. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Norkle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Norkle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Norkle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Norkle. The trail is 3,320 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Norkle?
      Norkle is a very popular trail. There have been 15,571 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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