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1,522 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
1,212 ft
Altitude min
1,274 ft
Altitude max
1,270 ft
Altitude start
1,212 ft
Altitude end
-3.858%
Grade
-11.659%
Grade max
3.942%
Grade min
239 ft
Distance climb
1,042 ft
Distance down
241 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Drunken Druid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bwlch Nant yr Arian
    Aberystwyth
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30157 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

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Drunken Druid is a highly rated 464 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberystwyth. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Europe/London)
Apr 10, 2026
Running well, but rocks are slippery when wet, with zero grip available (avoid hitting them at an angle, braking or cornering on them)
Aug 29, 2025 @ 8:07am
Aug 29, 2025
really slippery, and wet, proceed with caution ⚠️
Jul 10, 2025 @ 10:37am
Jul 10, 2025
Feb 9, 2025 @ 9:27am
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Aug 17, 2024 @ 8:31am
Aug 17, 2024
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Wet
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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        Directions to drunken-druid trailhead (52.426900, -3.881880)

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        Feb 20, 2022 @ 2:34am
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        Sep 16, 2018 @ 6:09am
        Sep 16, 2018

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        Drunken Druid - Nant yr Arian MTB Trails
        937 | Jan 3, 2017 , Aberystwyth
        Drunken Druid at Nant yr Arian
        0:31 | 3 | Jul 8, 2023 , Aberystwyth

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Drunken Druid

        Where is Drunken Druid located?
        Drunken Druid is located in Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Bwlch Nant yr Arian trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.4269, -3.88188.
        How hard is Drunken Druid?
        Drunken Druid is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 3.858%.
        What is the elevation gain for Drunken Druid?
        Drunken Druid has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,212 ft to 1,274 ft.
        Is Drunken Druid a point to point trail?
        Yes, Drunken Druid is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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