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2,126 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
677 ft
Altitude min
778 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
1,850 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Bo Selecta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Surrey Hills
    Dorking
  • AKA
    Rad Lane, Proper Bo, Snakes n Ladders, Bo
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77518 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Starts on main path, optional circuit which features little drop and box then joins path again. Fairly flat rooty, bermy section before a small jump (avoidable) then a small drop before continuing down a steep hill to the path.

Access Info

Start on main path or join at second crossing of path.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14.6 km average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 22.2 km avg distance
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  • 286 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (16 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to bo-selecta trailhead (51.176070, -0.449180)

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        10:28 | 645 | Feb 6, 2020 , Dorking
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        0:30 | 801 | Feb 12, 2017 , Dorking
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        4:09 | 529 | May 31, 2016 , Dorking

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        2 6%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bo Selecta

        Where is Bo Selecta located?
        Bo Selecta is located in Surrey Hills, Dorking, United Kingdom. It is part of the Surrey Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.17607, -0.44918.
        How hard is Bo Selecta?
        Bo Selecta is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Bo Selecta?
        Bo Selecta has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 30 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 206 m to 237 m.
        Is Bo Selecta a point to point trail?
        Bo Selecta is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Bo Selecta?
        Bo Selecta is 648.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Bo Selecta?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bo Selecta. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Bo Selecta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bo Selecta are:
        • June (46 activities)
        • July (42 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Bo Selecta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bo Selecta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Bo Selecta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bo Selecta. The trail is 648.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Bo Selecta?
        Bo Selecta is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,333 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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