more stats
255 ft
Distance
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:14
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
136 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
117 ft
Altitude end
-7.729%
Grade
-12.529%
Grade max
-4.894%
Grade min
255 ft
Distance down
00:00:14
Avg time

Alternative Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Petersham Common Woods
    London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #168815 in Hiking [+]
    • #27053 in Trail Running
    • #41378 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,213 in Hiking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,188 in Trail Running
    • #1,507 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Richmond Council

A trail that starts with a steep section from the pavement and then goes over Dysart Rise into a fast and flowy section. It will end up connecting with Down and Funky.

Access Info

Ride along the pavement on Richmond Hill and you will see it on the left.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowy

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Dec 8, 2019 @ 5:05am
Dec 8, 2019
 Trail has been demolished by environmental group and has been planted over. Also there is basically no way of getting to it. Not worth going to....
Mar 16, 2019 @ 6:30am
Mar 16, 2019
Mar 13, 2019 @ 9:35am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alternative located?
      Alternative is located in Petersham Common Woods, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Petersham Common Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.4513, -0.29766.
      ▼ How hard is Alternative?
      Alternative is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.729%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alternative?
      The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 136 ft.
      ▼ Is Alternative a point to point trail?
      Yes, Alternative is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alternative?
      Alternative is 255 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alternative?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Alternative?
      The estimated time to hike Alternative is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 255 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Alternative?
      Alternative is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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