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Smilog Trails, Llantrisant

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Smilog Trails, Llantrisant
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  • 🏷️ Type:β€’ Natural Trails
  • πŸ“ Distance(s):Under 5km
  • πŸ“ Country:🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ County:Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Description

Smilog Trails (also known as Smaelog Trails or Smilog Woods) sit in Llantrisant Forest above the town of Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf, managed by Natural Resources Wales. The trails are built and maintained by the local riding community and are free to use. The network is a push-up downhill base with a mix of red-graded singletrack drops, technical features and steep woodland lines. Access is via fire road from the car park. Riding here is unsanctioned, and trails are ungraded officially.

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The Trails

  • The network has around six trails on Trailforks, all predominantly downhill. The highest-rated trail is Smilog The Dragon (red, 402m), a technical singletrack descent through the woodland. Pallet Land is the longest trail in the forest at 571m.
  • Other popular lines include Switchbacks, which was rebuilt and revamped by the local riders, with berms and technical features added. Blueprint and Pinball are further local trail names for sections within the network.
  • The trails are steep and technical in places. These are not beginner trails. Expect roots, drops and technical features throughout. Trails can be muddy in wet conditions β€” check recent check-ins before visiting.
  • The forest is shared with walkers. Ride with consideration for other users.

Local Organisation

  • The Smilog Trails Facebook group manages and maintains the trails in conjunction with local authorities. Follow them for trail news, dig days and updates. Use the hashtag #SmilogMTB for community content.

Getting Here

  • Llantrisant Forest Car Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8YR. Free parking. The car park is managed by Natural Resources Wales. What Three Words location: ///chuckling.input.admit
  • From the M4, take junction 34 and follow the A4119 north towards Llantrisant. Follow signs for Llantrisant Forest or Talbot Green. The forest car park is signposted from the town.
  • No facilities on site. The nearest shops and cafes are in Llantrisant town centre, approximately 10 minutes on foot from the car park.

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