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2,887 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
346 ft
Altitude min
434 ft
Altitude max
434 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
1,995 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time
Red 9 Details
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Riding AreaSwinley Forest
Bracknell -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyRed (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Other
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Ride in RainYes
One the best DH trails in Swinley. It combines a bike park type of trail with a rather gnarly root section near the end.
Trail features include berms, a switchback, a couple of rollable small jumps and a succession of small drops and roots.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 13 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 241 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,693 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Directions to red-9-65237 trailhead
(51.368000, -0.725460)
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A full run of the Blue and Red trails of Swinley Forest, returning to the Trailhead.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red 9
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Where is Red 9 located?
Red 9 is located in Swinley Forest, Bracknell, United Kingdom. It is part of the Swinley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.368, -0.72546.
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How hard is Red 9?
Red 9 is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Red 9?
Red 9 has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 346 ft to 434 ft.
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Is Red 9 a point to point trail?
Yes, Red 9 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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