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2,178 ft
Distance
-468 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-468 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
1,040 ft
Altitude max
1,040 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-21.5%
Grade
-52.9%
Grade max
-7%
Grade min
2,178 ft
Distance down
00:05:40
Avg time
Welsh Gold Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaBarry Sidings
Pontypridd -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Welsh Gold is a 664 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Pontypridd. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 68 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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(51.602410, -3.378050)
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best trail. some speed, some tech. the perfect black.
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