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1.2 miles
Distance
167 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:10:43
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
458 ft
Altitude min
673 ft
Altitude max
644 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-44.6%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
1,722 ft
Distance climb
3,599 ft
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
00:10:43
Avg time

Pwca Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cwmcarn Forest Drive
    Newport
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26741 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131025 in Trail Running
    • #124133 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

A new Blue. https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/cwmcarns-pwca-blue-398469

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 58 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Pwca Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2024 @ 10:06am
Feb 25, 2024
Aug 14, 2023 @ 2:57am
Aug 14, 2023
 A fallen tree on the uphill section but it is possible to walk the bike round the obstruction
Apr 22, 2023 @ 6:10pm
Apr 22, 2023
Apr 18, 2022 @ 2:22am
Apr 18, 2022
 all open now
Nov 14, 2021 @ 3:04am
Nov 14, 2021
 Not sure why this is still closed. It seems clear, better than Twrch
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on Feb 25, 2024
Wet
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      youtuber Riding Cwmcarn Downhill and Risca Off Piste
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      21:34 | 317 | Mar 24, 2024 , Newport
      Is Pwca pukka for a MTB Beginner?
      mtb
      11:23 | 440 | Apr 18, 2022 , Newport
      3.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Badnwelsh
      Not sure why this listed as no e-biking. There is nothing to suggest this when there and probably a fifth of riders at cwmcarn are on them nowadays...
      callumreynolds callumreynolds
      Weird one. Too flat and pedally to be fun for a proficient rider but the little "double" style rollers are too diffcult for a competent novice to ride smoothly. I imagine it's more fun after you've ridden it a number of times.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pwca located?
      Pwca is located in Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Newport, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cwmcarn Forest Drive trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.63307, -3.10529.
      ▼ How hard is Pwca?
      Pwca is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pwca?
      Pwca has 167 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 458 ft to 673 ft.
      ▼ Is Pwca a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pwca is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pwca?
      Pwca is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pwca?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pwca. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pwca? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pwca are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pwca?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Pwca. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pwca?
      Pwca is a moderately popular trail. There have been 827 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 970 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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