more stats
1,657 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:02:32
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
514 ft
Altitude min
563 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
722 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:02:32
Avg time

Slippy Singletrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest Ganol
    Tongwynlais
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99704 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48395 in E-Biking
    • #4459 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1531 in Adaptive Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,385 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,617 in E-Biking
    • #143 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #35 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    City of Cardiff

A traversing singletrack trail crossing the Ganol with a few rooty sections and the option of a steep chute at the end

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BermsFaint trailRooty

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  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

      13
      NCTC Easy Route
      7 miles • 1,385 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
      An easy loop taking in some of the more gentle trails in North Cardiff, starting at the Lewis Arms in...
      18
      Morning Loop
      5 miles • 1,095 ft • 8 • Loop •
      A quick loop of the Ganol and Forest Fawr taking in some of the best trails.
      39
      Big 6 - North Cardiff Trails
      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 2,109 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
      A loop of the 'Big 6' trails in North Cardiff - the ones that the trail association is looking to make...
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      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slippy Singletrack located?
      Slippy Singletrack is located in Forest Ganol, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest Ganol trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54127, -3.23637.
      ▼ How hard is Slippy Singletrack?
      Slippy Singletrack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slippy Singletrack?
      Slippy Singletrack has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 514 ft to 563 ft.
      ▼ Is Slippy Singletrack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slippy Singletrack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slippy Singletrack?
      Slippy Singletrack is 1,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slippy Singletrack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slippy Singletrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slippy Singletrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slippy Singletrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slippy Singletrack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slippy Singletrack. The trail is 1,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slippy Singletrack?
      Slippy Singletrack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,049 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,151 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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