11.3 miles
Distance
1,180 ft
Climb
-1,178 ft
Descent
459 ft
High Point
289 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-22.3%
Grade max
36.1%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Tilgate Forest loop starting from Car Parks

Detailed Description
Tilgate Forest is a 11 mile moderately popular easy route located near Crawley. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,180 ft with a max elevation of 459 ft then descends -1,178 ft.
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Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Friends of Buchan Country Park (fobcp.org.uk)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude min
    289 ft
  • Altitude start
    325 ft
  • Altitude end
    325 ft
  • Climb
    1,180 ft
  • Descent
    -1,178 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.3%
  • Grade min
    36.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    1
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
303
mtb
221
mtb
228
mtb
266

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Tilgate Slalom
Sep 17, 2025 @ 6:01pm (Europe/London)
Sep 17, 2025
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