12.0 miles
Distance
1,214 ft
Climb
-1,216 ft
Descent
1,132 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
744 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
-28.8%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Highlights include the volunteer built trail of Home Baked, gnarly rocks of Whelpstone Crag and the roller coaster ride down Hully Gully Follow the red arrows on the timber posts.

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Detailed Description
The 8 is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Clitheroe. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,214 ft with a max elevation of 1,132 ft then descends -1,216 ft.
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BermsMachine-builtRockyRollers

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Pennine Mountain Bike Association (www.pmba.org.uk)
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 53 min
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    635 ft
  • Altitude start
    744 ft
  • Altitude end
    741 ft
  • Climb
    1,214 ft
  • Descent
    -1,216 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.8%
  • Grade min
    28.4%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Activity Logs
    13
Avg: 3 (3 votes)
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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trail: Home Baked
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