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698 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:00:30
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
423 ft
Altitude min
456 ft
Altitude max
456 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-4.727%
Grade
-8.21%
Grade max
-0.332%
Grade min
609 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:00:30
Avg time

Big Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Covert Woods
    Ashford
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344274 in Trail Running
    • #357501 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,878 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,230 in Trail Running
    • #7,148 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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on Jul 15, 2021
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to big-dipper-71045 trailhead (51.194300, 1.125080)

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      Swinley ''The Big Dipper''
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      0:15 | 341 | Apr 21, 2013 , Ashford

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Dipper located?
      Big Dipper is located in Covert Woods, Ashford, United Kingdom. It is part of the Covert Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.1943, 1.12508.
      ▼ How hard is Big Dipper?
      Big Dipper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.727%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Dipper?
      The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 423 ft to 456 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Dipper a point to point trail?
      Big Dipper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Dipper?
      Big Dipper is 698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Dipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Dipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Dipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Dipper are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Dipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Big Dipper. The trail is 698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Dipper?
      Big Dipper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 272 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 295 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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