more stats
1,247 ft
Distance
-244 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-19.5%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
1,073 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Sparrowhawks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coedwig Dyfi Forest
    Machynlleth
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70333 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,211 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Other

Nibbly and technical, lots of roots and very little grip with some steep chutes lower down

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BermsRooty

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  • 3 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Sparrowhawks Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:56am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 18, 2026
The trai lines a little faded due to lack of use … a keen eye will spot the.
Sep 23, 2023 @ 2:38am
Sep 23, 2023
Jul 17, 2021 @ 2:54pm
Jul 17, 2021
Running well though it's easy to loose the line in some sections
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on Jul 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sparrowhawks located?
      Sparrowhawks is located in Coedwig Dyfi Forest, Machynlleth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coedwig Dyfi Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.66073, -3.75206.
      ▼ How hard is Sparrowhawks?
      Sparrowhawks is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 19.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sparrowhawks?
      The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 620 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ Is Sparrowhawks a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sparrowhawks is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sparrowhawks?
      Sparrowhawks is 1,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sparrowhawks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sparrowhawks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sparrowhawks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sparrowhawks are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sparrowhawks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sparrowhawks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sparrowhawks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sparrowhawks. The trail is 1,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sparrowhawks?
      Sparrowhawks is a very popular trail. There have been 437 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 474 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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