more stats
1,670 ft
Distance
-131 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
314 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude max
445 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance down
00:01:58
Avg time

Blackadder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Friston Forest
    Eastbourne
  • AKA
    Blackadder and Baldrick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10848 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15386 in E-Biking
    • #434706 in Trail Running
    • #438665 in Hiking
    • #24452 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #312 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #789 in E-Biking
    • #9,001 in Trail Running
    • #8,883 in Hiking
    • #1,081 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

A fast flowy trail with a range of jumps, berms and miniature drops. It is the first trail on the left and has a small tabletop at the start.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsFaint trailFlowyJumps

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blackadder located?
      Blackadder is located in Friston Forest, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Friston Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.78295, 0.19693.
      ▼ How hard is Blackadder?
      Blackadder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blackadder?
      The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 314 ft to 445 ft.
      ▼ Is Blackadder a point to point trail?
      Blackadder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blackadder?
      Blackadder is 1,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blackadder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blackadder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blackadder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blackadder are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blackadder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blackadder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blackadder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blackadder. The trail is 1,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blackadder?
      Blackadder is a very popular trail. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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