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SaveFolkestone trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 5, 2021Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,139 ft
- Total Vertical
- 517 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 620 ft
- Reports
- 13
- Completed Counter
- 210
Popular Folkestone Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,218 ft • 13 ft • 26 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.5 • 1,891 ft • 3 ft • 23 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,689 ft • 65 ft • 20 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,691 ft • 112 ft • 16 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,174 ft • 44 ft • 13 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 3,097 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
A by-way through farm land. Can be a bit challenging if recently churned up by farm traffic. Expect to meet horses. The descent in fairly fast with nice views across the Alkham Valley; the reverse is steep in places and a tough climb.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER111 | Jun 5, 2021 @ 10:26pm Jun 5, 2021 | Variable | d3overland | ||
| ER110 | Nov 10, 2020 @ 1:30am Nov 10, 2020 | Prevalent Mud | d3overland | ||
| Steep street | May 7, 2020 @ 7:00am May 7, 2020 | Very Dry | karl-t2 | ||
| Lyminge 3 | Sep 10, 2019 @ 11:13am Sep 10, 2019 | Variable | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Lyminge 2 | Sep 10, 2019 @ 9:55am Sep 10, 2019 | Dry | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Lyminge 1 | Sep 10, 2019 @ 9:52am Sep 10, 2019 | Variable | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Lyminge 4 | Sep 10, 2019 @ 9:52am Sep 10, 2019 | Dry | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Lyminge 5 | Sep 10, 2019 @ 9:22am Sep 10, 2019 | Dry | trailforks Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TonyK6wtHC | wishlist | trail | activity #68136880 | Mar 21, 2025 @ 8:32am Mar 21, 2025 |
| d3overland | add | report | activity #19867008 | Jun 6, 2021 @ 3:05am Jun 6, 2021 |
| DocD | add | trail | activity #14575795 | Nov 11, 2020 @ 5:40pm Nov 11, 2020 |
| d3overland | add | report | activity #14540934 and 1 more | Nov 10, 2020 @ 6:14am Nov 10, 2020 |
| d3overland | add | report | activity #12335927 | Aug 18, 2020 @ 1:03pm Aug 18, 2020 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| skillpark | There are some new looking height restriction... | Feb 2, 2020 @ 2:04pm Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| trail | I love this little track on a downhill or... | Sep 4, 2019 @ 5:11am Sep 4, 2019 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swingfield Pumptrack | skill park | Folkestone |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 4 miles | 1,017 ft | 2 miles | 371 ft | #8,282 | #301 | 13 | 3,041 | |||
| E-Bike | 1 | 3,097 ft | 194 ft | 2,831 ft | 194 ft | 6 | 330 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 207 ft | 3,320 ft | 194 ft | #7,494 | #356 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 207 ft | 3,320 ft | 194 ft | #3,797 | #157 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 702 ft | 1 mile | 371 ft | #2,209 | #126 | 7 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 3,097 ft | 194 ft | 2,831 ft | 194 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 11 | 6 miles | 1,138 ft | 3 miles | 518 ft | #9,057 | #271 | 13 | 91 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 6 miles | 1,138 ft | 3 miles | 518 ft | #8,638 | #258 | 13 | 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Folkestone
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Folkestone?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Folkestone are:
- Steep street (4.1/5)
- Lyminge 2 (0/5)
- Lyminge 5 (0/5)
- Lyminge 3 (0/5)
- Lyminge 1 (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Folkestone?
Check the Folkestone trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Folkestone?
The longest trail in Folkestone is Lyminge 5 at 4,284 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Folkestone?
The best hiking trails in Folkestone are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Folkestone?
The best trail running trails in Folkestone are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Folkestone?
Folkestone has a total of 11 trails. Of those, 10 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Folkestone to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Folkestone?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Folkestone is ER110 with 112 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Folkestone?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Folkestone is Steep street with 299 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Folkestone?
Folkestone supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Folkestone?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Folkestone is Lyminge 4 with an average grade of 2.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Folkestone?
The overall region status for Folkestone is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Folkestone?
There are 1 trails in Folkestone that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Folkestone?
The most popular Strava segments in Folkestone are:
- Race the cars (1,102 athletes)
- Pine needle raceway (391 athletes)
- The slider (360 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Folkestone?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Folkestone. View all adaptive trails in Folkestone for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Folkestone?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Folkestone are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Folkestone?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Folkestone are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Folkestone.
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