Fantastic high dirt road leading out of Cwmcarn heading north, offering spectacular views over the coast and even over to North Devon on a clear day. Brilliant trail but be aware in winter, you'll get wet feet!

ddcoolz72

October 11, 2022

Mountain biking

make sure to stop and take in the views

Tom Avon

January 16, 2023

Mountain biking

This section is absolutely brutal on the gravel bike in winter!

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1. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Pontypool and New Inn

38.5km

04:02

950m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

26.7km

02:23

510m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack loop from Pye Corner

39.1km

03:01

760m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 4.13 km

Uphill 90 m

Downhill 10 m

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Sunday 15 February

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1°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Fairwater, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack

1. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Pontypool and New Inn

2. Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Twrch Trail loop from Newbridge

3. Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack loop from Pye Corner

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