Description
Risca Bike Park is a rider-built, unofficial trail network on Natural Resources Wales land above the town of Risca in South Wales. The trails are built and maintained by Risca Riders volunteers. There is no waymarking and the trails are unsanctioned. Access to the top is via the Cwmcarn trail network.
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The Trails
- Risca Bike Park is a network of steep, loamy lines dropping into the valley above Risca, built and maintained entirely by the Risca Riders volunteer group. The trails are unsanctioned and non-waymarked. Grades run from technical red to black - these are not beginner trails.
- Access is from the Cwmcarn ridgeline. Climb via the fire road from the visitor centre or the Twrch or Cafall trails (approximately 3 to 4 miles of steady climbing). The Risca lines are on the far side of the ridge, dropping toward Risca village.
- Busy Lizzie - the main line, long and committing, with large boulders, drops, and tight turns throughout.
- Wacko-Jacko - short but technical, typically ridden as a link into Mayhem.
- Mayhem - varied terrain with tight turns, drops, and a technical gully section near the top. Loose and demanding in wet conditions.
- Return to Cwmcarn via the canal towpath at the base of the descent, approximately 2.1 miles, flat and relaxed after the climbing and descending.
Groups and Clubs
- Risca Riders build and maintain the trail network. Follow them on Instagram for news and trail updates.
Also in This Valley
- Risca Bike Park shares the hillside with Cwmcarn Trails, the Natural Resources Wales trail centre with waymarked blue and red XC loops, two downhill tracks, a pump track, and full facilities including cafe, bike hire, and bike shop at the visitor centre.
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