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1.2 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-552 ft
Descent
00:08:06
Avg time
-462 ft
Altitude change
357 ft
Altitude min
836 ft
Altitude max
820 ft
Altitude start
357 ft
Altitude end
-7.151%
Grade
-56.163%
Grade max
32.551%
Grade min
1,483 ft
Distance climb
4,504 ft
Distance down
477 ft
Distance flat
00:08:06
Avg time

Zig Zags Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29403 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131406 in Trail Running
    • #124557 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Final descent of Y Wal, Afan Forest

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 195 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Directions to zig-zags trailhead (51.643204, -3.726490)
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        6:35 | 161 | Sep 16, 2008 , Glyncorrwg
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        6:06 | 485 | Sep 21, 2014 , Glyncorrwg

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig Zags

        ▼ Where is Zig Zags located?
        Zig Zags is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.6432, -3.72649.
        ▼ How hard is Zig Zags?
        Zig Zags is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.151%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zags?
        Zig Zags has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 552 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 836 ft.
        ▼ Is Zig Zags a point to point trail?
        Zig Zags is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zig Zags?
        Zig Zags is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig Zags?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig Zags. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zig Zags?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zig Zags are:
        • July (22 activities)
        • September (17 activities)
        • August (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Zig Zags? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig Zags are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig Zags?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Zig Zags. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zig Zags?
        Zig Zags is a very popular trail. There have been 3,236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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