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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
Avg time

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
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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AI Generated Description

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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  • 57 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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      Directions to circle-24309 trailhead (54.002110, -2.403600)
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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

      ▼ 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 6,998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,086 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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