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2,382 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-471 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-464 ft
Altitude change
1,048 ft
Altitude min
1,512 ft
Altitude max
1,512 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
-19.5%
Grade
-81.5%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
2,067 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Y Du Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Antur Stiniog
    Blaenau Ffestiniog
  • AKA
    The Black
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85799 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,813 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    Antur Stiniog

Black DH run with a super fast, flowy, jump top section with a gnarly steep rock section with big jumps to keep you on your toes, and then prepare for the steepness Carved turns and berms all down an open hillside, finishing with another super steep rock roller and a jump section. A premier DH run.

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BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRock slabs

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Y Du Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 3:09pm (Europe/London)
Jul 18, 2026
 easier than black powder and re powder less flow than black powder
Apr 20, 2024 @ 2:32am
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 1:31am
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on Jul 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.45 (14 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Y Du located?
      Y Du is located in Antur Stiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, United Kingdom. It is part of the Antur Stiniog trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.01206, -3.9369.
      ▼ How hard is Y Du?
      Y Du is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 19.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Y Du?
      Y Du has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 471 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,048 ft to 1,512 ft.
      ▼ Is Y Du a point to point trail?
      Yes, Y Du is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Y Du?
      Y Du is 2,382 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Y Du?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Y Du. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Y Du?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Y Du are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • March (12 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Y Du? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Y Du are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Y Du?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Y Du. The trail is 2,382 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Y Du?
      Y Du is a moderately popular trail. There have been 976 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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