more stats
387 ft
Distance
-30 ft
Descent
00:00:20
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
502 ft
Altitude min
531 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
341 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:00:20
Avg time

Trail Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Castell Coch
    Tongwynlais
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #306523 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67242 in E-Biking
    • #438707 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #10,128 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,340 in E-Biking
    • #9,114 in Trail Running
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

Connecting trail from the start of the hill to the Wasteland/Nick's Trail split

Tags
BermsFaint trailJumps

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail Start located?
      Trail Start is located in Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Castell Coch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54262, -3.2526.
      ▼ How hard is Trail Start?
      Trail Start is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail Start?
      The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 502 ft to 531 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail Start a point to point trail?
      Yes, Trail Start is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail Start?
      Trail Start is 387 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Trail Start. The trail is 387 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail Start?
      Trail Start is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 73 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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