more stats
2,825 ft
Distance
-236 ft
Descent
00:05:04
Avg time
-236 ft
Altitude change
1,711 ft
Altitude min
1,947 ft
Altitude max
1,947 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
2,802 ft
Distance down
00:05:04
Avg time

Bow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rheola Forest
    Rheola
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2186 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10269 in E-Biking
    • #24992 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #31006 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #42 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #439 in E-Biking
    • #1,101 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1,189 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

rocky, rooty and natural feeling singletrack trail mixed with small rock steps and berms. (recently reopened 2025)

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BermsRootyStairs

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  • 45.5 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Bow Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2026 @ 10:28am (Europe/London)
Jun 8, 2026
Running fast and draining well, some puddles in low spots.
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bow located?
      Bow is located in Rheola Forest, Rheola, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rheola Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.71503, -3.58114.
      ▼ How hard is Bow?
      Bow is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bow?
      The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,711 ft to 1,947 ft.
      ▼ Is Bow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bow?
      Bow is 2,825 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bow are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bow. The trail is 2,825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bow?
      Bow is a very popular trail. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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