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14.6 miles
Distance
1,716 ft
Climb
-1,657 ft
Descent
760 ft
High Point
57 ft
Altitude change
424 ft
Altitude min
539 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-53.6%
Grade max
45%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
Hanchurch Wood Mega Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Stoke on Trent. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 86 trails. This route climbs 1,716 ft with a max elevation of 760 ft then descends -1,657 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Sep 29, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Dec 27, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time2 hr 58 min
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Altitude change57 ft
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Altitude min424 ft
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Altitude start539 ft
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Altitude end597 ft
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Climb1,716 ft
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Descent-1,657 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-53.6%
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Grade min45%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Iz It Cuz I Is 29?
trail: Pink Floyd
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Oct 2, 2013
Riders: Dan Jones and Jack Reeve
Music: Pink Floyd- Atom Heart Mother Suite
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