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1,351 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
00:03:14
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
664 ft
Altitude min
733 ft
Altitude max
664 ft
Altitude start
733 ft
Altitude end
5.15%
Grade
1.646%
Grade max
9.166%
Grade min
1,351 ft
Distance climb
00:03:14
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Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gisburn Forest
    Clitheroe
  • AKA
    School lane Climb
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24138 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2011

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Circle is a 412 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Clitheroe. This mountain bike only trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 m blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 463 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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        Directions to circle-24309 trailhead (54.002110, -2.403600)
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        Apr 26, 2009 @ 12:46pm
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        Apr 26, 2009

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        wheely in circle
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        0:43 | 365 | Mar 26, 2008 , Clitheroe
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        5:35 | 176 | Aug 3, 2011 , Clitheroe

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Circle

        ▼ Where is Circle located?
        Circle is located in Gisburn Forest, Clitheroe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gisburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.00211, -2.4036.
        ▼ How hard is Circle?
        Circle is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.15%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circle?
        Circle has 70 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 664 ft to 733 ft.
        ▼ Is Circle a point to point trail?
        Yes, Circle is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Circle?
        Circle is 1,351 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Circle?
        Circle is best visited during: All.
        ▼ How do I access Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Circle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Circle. The trail is 1,351 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Circle?
        Circle is a very popular trail. There have been 6,982 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,070 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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