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17.2 miles
Distance
2,629 ft
Climb
-2,765 ft
Descent
1,085 ft
High Point
-136 ft
Altitude change
390 ft
Altitude min
868 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-56.2%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,058 ft
Distance flat
An intermediate loop linking some of the best single track on the northern half of the Quantock hills
Detailed Description
StaplePlain Singletrack is a 17 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near watchet. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 39 trails. This route climbs 2,629 ft with a max elevation of 1,085 ft then descends -2,765 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 22, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 9, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time3 hr 5 min
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Altitude min390 ft
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Altitude start868 ft
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Altitude end732 ft
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Climb2,629 ft
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Descent-2,765 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-56.2%
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Grade min42.3%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat4,058 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 2,697 ft | |||||
| 5,276 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,163 ft | |||||
| 2,005 ft |
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