more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
318 ft
High Point
26 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
240 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
39.7%
Grade min
2,907 ft
Distance climb
2,037 ft
Distance down
1,020 ft
Distance flat

Taff Trail Upper Level Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Castell Coch
    Tongwynlais
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The upper level of the Taff Trail - a flat, hard pack doubletrack path

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 25 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Taff Trail Upper Level located?
      Taff Trail Upper Level is located in Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Castell Coch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54461, -3.25754.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Taff Trail Upper Level?
      Taff Trail Upper Level has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 318 ft.
      ▼ Is Taff Trail Upper Level a point to point trail?
      Taff Trail Upper Level is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Taff Trail Upper Level?
      Taff Trail Upper Level is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Taff Trail Upper Level?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Taff Trail Upper Level. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Taff Trail Upper Level? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Taff Trail Upper Level are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Taff Trail Upper Level?
      Taff Trail Upper Level is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 166 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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