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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
42 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 2
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- 8
- 14
Region Status
Open as of May 10, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 42
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 42
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,211 ft
- Total Vertical
- 914 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,178 ft
- Reports
- 211
- Photos
- 47
- Ridden Counter
- 8,233
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Barry Sidings
- 2
- 7
- 5
- 13
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Llantrisant Forest
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Popular Pontypridd Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 581 ft • 0 ft • 332 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 322 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.2 • 1,868 ft • 12 ft • 291 •
Steep slippery tech. Very narrow through trees with a rocky drop on a corner towards the end
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,243 ft • 24 ft • 278 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 2,178 ft • 0 ft • 271 •
Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,681 ft • 25 ft • 268 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 689 ft • 0 ft • 265 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 5.0 • 436 ft • 0 ft • 240 •
Less popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Pontypridd Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Pontypridd Mountain Bike
Videos of Pontypridd Mountain Bike
trail: Rossers Descent
3:38 |
456 |
Dec 13, 2020
trail: Black Gold
2:00 |
495 |
Mar 3, 2020
trail: Pallet Land
0:41 |
193 |
Jan 28, 2020
trail: Pallet Land
0:24 |
63 |
May 23, 2017
trail: Pallet Land
0:45 |
110 |
Dec 3, 2016
trail: Pallet Land
2:58 |
42 |
Mar 31, 2016
trail: Hand Built
0:53 |
521 |
Nov 2, 2015
trail: Pallet Land
2:04 |
140 |
Oct 18, 2015
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Plan | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| ThreeG | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Coal Dump | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Welsh Gold | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| White Widow | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Access Road | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Fern Turns to Pond | May 10, 2026 @ 10:12am (Europe/London) May 10, 2026 | Dry | RadBikeBro NCTC | ||
| Log Jump | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Variable | dantett | ||
| Access Road | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | dantett | ||
| Charlie Horse | Mar 17, 2026 @ 12:33pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Variable | dantett |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailheaderz | ridden | trail | activity #97305405 and 9 more | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:19am Jun 19, 2026 |
| CRladine | ridden | trail | activity #96025193 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:02am Jun 1, 2026 |
| RadBikeBro | vote | trail | activity #94513347 and 3 more | May 11, 2026 @ 1:13pm May 11, 2026 |
| RadBikeBro | add | report | activity #94427269 and 6 more | May 10, 2026 @ 7:58am May 10, 2026 |
| xavgoesotb | comment | trail | activity #94083327 | May 5, 2026 @ 5:25am May 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Mary is indeed very scary | May 5, 2026 @ 5:25am May 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trees down everywhere blocking fireroad! | Feb 16, 2025 @ 1:28pm Feb 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | I used this as a climb... its just a straight... | Nov 6, 2024 @ 12:46pm Nov 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Loved it, way better than coal dump | Nov 6, 2024 @ 12:43pm Nov 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Overgrown | Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:57am Jul 14, 2024 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge36 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 42 | 15 miles | 7,211 ft | 9 miles | 915 ft | #3,219 | #103 | 47 | 211 | 1 | 3,599 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 5 miles | 2,710 ft | 3 miles | 899 ft | #4,960 | #209 | 197 | 850 | |||
| Hike | 10 | 8 miles | 600 ft | 2 miles | 915 ft | #9,027 | #273 | 192 | 49 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 8 miles | 600 ft | 2 miles | 915 ft | #8,286 | #252 | 192 | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pontypridd
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What are the best places to ride in Pontypridd?
Pontypridd has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pontypridd?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pontypridd are:
- Pallet Land (4.3/5)
- Exit Plan (4.2/5)
- Scary Mary (4.2/5)
- Bridge Track (4.1/5)
- Bottom Track (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pontypridd?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Pontypridd are:
- January (13 activities)
- November (12 activities)
- May (10 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pontypridd?
Check the Pontypridd trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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