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3,104 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:21:19
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
838 ft
Altitude min
988 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
840 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance climb
1,926 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:21:19
Avg time
Y Slab Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaCoed y Brenin
Dogellau -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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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Land OwnerNatural Resources Wales - North
Latest addition to the classic old Red Bull route. Built in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening.
A series of slab rock rolls and committing fly offs.
Access Info
Follow the Tarw Du waymarked route from the visitor centre.
Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 75 rides
- Last: Oct 31, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to y-slab trailhead
(52.814780, -3.904750)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Main slab drop
Rock Face - Slab Rock Face
Routes with this trail
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