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1.4 miles
Distance
-646 ft
Descent
00:13:33
Avg time
-648 ft
Altitude change
743 ft
Altitude min
1,393 ft
Altitude max
1,391 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-55.7%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:13:33
Avg time

Cavedale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53003 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122735 in Trail Running
    • #66161 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,600 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,122 in Trail Running
    • #1,459 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Starts off with some sweet singletrack for about 1/3 of a mile then turns in to one steep extreme natural rock garden with usually a river running down it .Best ridden in off peak times as there tends to be a lot of walkers coming up the track.

Access Info

Best ridden as part of a loop and riding with a local who knows the area

Tags
Rock gardens

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Cavedale Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 2:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
Lots of walkers - all of them were great, even got a clap! Dry as a bone.
May 22, 2026 @ 3:33pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
May 22, 2026
Sep 27, 2022 @ 1:14pm
Sep 27, 2022
busy with walkers on a Saturday, but still good fun rattling over lots of loose rocks
Nov 16, 2021 @ 4:10am
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 8, 2020 @ 12:41am
Nov 8, 2020
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on Jul 21, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cavedale trailhead (53.328650, -1.798100)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      samanthabeans
      11 April 2024 was like a cascading waterfall from top to bottom.
      Super slippery and scary af.

      This is not an easy descent while it’s doing an impression of Niagara Falls.
      muletron
      Easy to find but definitely full of walkers which didn't help my line choice or flow (good cricket chatting to them tho)

      Very loose rock garden

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cavedale located?
      Cavedale is located in Peak District, United Kingdom. It is part of the Peak District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.32865, -1.7981.
      ▼ How hard is Cavedale?
      Cavedale is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cavedale?
      The trail has 646 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 743 ft to 1,393 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cavedale?
      Cavedale is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cavedale?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cavedale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cavedale?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cavedale are:
      • June (11 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cavedale?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Cavedale. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cavedale?
      Cavedale is a very popular trail. There have been 1,396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,333 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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