Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Off-Piste Forest Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister
Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Off-Piste Forest Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister
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Castle Valley on Twrch Trail – Off-Piste Forest Trail loop from Risca and Pontymister
01:44
15.6km
590m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 7.03 km for 178 m
After 7.89 km for 259 m
After 11.6 km for 259 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
4.97 km
Castle Valley on Twrch Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
9.23 km
Y Mynydd Downhill Start
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
11.0 km
Off-Piste Forest Trail
Highlight • MTB Park
Tip by
11.2 km
Risca Downhill
Highlight • MTB Park
Tip by
15.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.81 km
3.65 km
3.19 km
1.56 km
1.22 km
169 m
Surfaces
6.29 km
4.12 km
2.57 km
1.94 km
670 m
< 100 m
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