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1,211 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
595 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
928 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time
Flatlands Details
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Riding AreaForest of Dean
Gloucester -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2014
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Land OwnerForestry England
A separate top section, Flatland is ideal to lead into the bottom section of Sheepskull. Rooty corners darting past tree stumps lead into a sharp drop onto the middle fire road.
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- 18 miles avg distance
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Directions to flatlands trailhead
(51.809990, -2.584560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flatlands
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Where is Flatlands located?
Flatlands is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.80999, -2.58456.
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How hard is Flatlands?
Flatlands is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 9.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Flatlands?
Flatlands has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 595 ft to 715 ft.
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Is Flatlands a point to point trail?
Yes, Flatlands is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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