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The Dark Side Trail – Llandegla Freeride Trail loop from Gwynfryn

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The Dark Side Trail – Llandegla Freeride Trail loop from Gwynfryn

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The Dark Side Trail – Llandegla Freeride Trail loop from Gwynfryn

01:04

3.89km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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118 m

Llandegla Forest Walking Trails

Highlight • Trail

Llandedegla forest has a great network of walking and cycling trails as well as a cafe and well-maintained car park at the start. The four waymarked walking trails are as follows:
Black Gorse Trail 3.5km
The Reservoir Trail 4km
The Forest Trail 5km
The Moorland View Trail 11km

Tip by

2.60 km

The Dark Side Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a stonking finale to a great ride. unlock all the suspension you have & hoon it! This is a fast run with table tops where you will take air , an off camber bend followed by a speed sapping little climb midway taking you straight into a choice of drop in or chicken run for the final run. Though hugely enjoyable for the more experienced this run can also be enjoyed by those who just want to role it. Word of warning , when this section first opened an Ambulance seemed to be permanently camped at the end of the trail due to the number off's & injuries. These were mainly incurred on the first table top as the trail encourages you to pick up speed & by the time you realise your ability doesn't your current speed you hit the first jump & basically go interstellar. Net result a very heavy impact. Just remember it's not taking air that hurts it's the crash landing!😉👍😎 Enjoy , it's one of my favourites 🤙

Tip by

3.23 km

Pendinas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

In the middle of the forest lies Pendinas Reservoir (Welsh: Llyn Pendinas). It was constructed in the late 19th century by Brymbo Water Company to provide water for the local area.
Within a 10km of this reservoir is close to an archaeological and historical site.
Definitely worth a stop beautiful area.

Tip by

3.70 km

Llandegla Freeride Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Lovely place to learn skills

Tip by

3.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.23 km

949 m

849 m

821 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

1.43 km

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

76 %

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The Dark Side Trail – Llandegla Freeride Trail loop from Gwynfryn

Llandegla Forest Walking Trails

The Dark Side Trail

Pendinas Reservoir

Llandegla Freeride Trail

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