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3,814 ft
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:12:08
Avg time
265 ft
Altitude change
796 ft
Altitude min
1,077 ft
Altitude max
796 ft
Altitude start
1,061 ft
Altitude end
6.951%
Grade
-14.168%
Grade max
15.779%
Grade min
3,199 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
316 ft
Distance flat
00:12:08
Avg time

Clockwork Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Congleton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #424835 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #449069 in Trail Running
    • #206953 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #12,711 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #9,483 in Trail Running
    • #4,816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    National Trust

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Clockwork Dog is a 1 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Congleton. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 87 m blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info Restricted Access

Membership of Congleton MTB Club needed for access

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clockwork Dog located?
      Clockwork Dog is located in Congleton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Congleton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.16442, -2.15224.
      ▼ How hard is Clockwork Dog?
      Clockwork Dog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.951%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clockwork Dog?
      Clockwork Dog has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 796 ft to 1,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Clockwork Dog a point to point trail?
      Yes, Clockwork Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clockwork Dog?
      Clockwork Dog is 3,814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clockwork Dog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clockwork Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Clockwork Dog?
      Clockwork Dog is best visited during: all season.
      ▼ How do I access Clockwork Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clockwork Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clockwork Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Clockwork Dog. The trail is 3,814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clockwork Dog?
      Clockwork Dog is a moderately popular trail. There have been 317 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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