more stats
984 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
174 ft
Altitude min
197 ft
Altitude max
197 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
889 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Back Route Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65610 in E-Biking
    • #120163 in Trail Running
    • #118151 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #601 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,249 in E-Biking
    • #3,070 in Trail Running
    • #2,276 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Back route connecting the caravan site to the Fountain Inn.

Access Info

Open all year

Tags

Local Trail Association

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Back Route Trail Reports

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on May 12, 2024
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Route located?
      Back Route is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.76809, -2.56176.
      ▼ How hard is Back Route?
      Back Route is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Route?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 174 ft to 197 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Route a point to point trail?
      Back Route is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Route?
      Back Route is 984 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Route?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Route. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Route?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Route are:
      • March (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Back Route? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Route are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Route?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Back Route. The trail is 984 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Route?
      Back Route is a moderately popular trail. There have been 537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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