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6.3 miles
Distance
984 ft
Climb
-1,006 ft
Descent
1,393 ft
High Point
-23 ft
Altitude change
769 ft
Altitude min
1,087 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-30%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,211 ft
Distance flat
10km route to follow, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads, taking you to the best parts of the forest. With stunning vistas across the Lake District, it’s one not to be missed.
Detailed Description
Gorse Trail is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Keswick. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 984 ft with a max elevation of 1,393 ft then descends -1,006 ft.
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time4 hr 10 min
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Altitude min769 ft
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Altitude start1,087 ft
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Altitude end1,063 ft
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Climb984 ft
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Descent-1,006 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-30%
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Grade min38.1%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,211 ft
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