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11.3 miles
Distance
1,590 ft
Climb
-1,584 ft
Descent
1,279 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
508 ft
Altitude min
1,046 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-41.5%
Grade max
60.9%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,541 ft
Distance flat
This is the red-graded summit trail at Nant yr Arian.
Detailed Description
Summit Trail is a 11 mile popular red route located near Aberystwyth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 1,590 ft with a max elevation of 1,279 ft then descends -1,584 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time2 hr 55 min
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Altitude min508 ft
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Altitude start1,046 ft
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Altitude end1,053 ft
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Climb1,590 ft
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Descent-1,584 ft
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Grade max-41.5%
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Grade min60.9%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat4,541 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingRed
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Drunken Druid at Nant yr Arian
trail: Drunken Druid
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Jul 8, 2023
Forest section of drunken druid at Nant yr Arian
Mark of Zorro at Nant Yr Arian.
trail: Mark of Zorro
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Nov 23, 2019
Trail was running fast. Ridden on an Evil Following MB. The small water drop disappears after a bit.
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