more stats
1,688 ft
Distance
-324 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
-324 ft
Altitude change
166 ft
Altitude min
490 ft
Altitude max
490 ft
Altitude start
166 ft
Altitude end
-19.177%
Grade
-53.257%
Grade max
-4.092%
Grade min
1,688 ft
Distance down
00:05:45
Avg time

Conkwell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #304407 in Trail Running
    • #101781 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,779 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,306 in Trail Running
    • #2,016 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump

Original Description - Great place to ride when its nice & dry but a littler bit of rain and the trail becomes impossible to ride

I think it's a great section to incorporate into a loop... even push up and session it a few times... definitely not impossible in the wet... just lots of fun... challenging - incredibly slippery but fun fun fun...

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Conkwell Trail Reports

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Feb 10, 2026 @ 9:21pm (Europe/London)
Feb 10, 2026
Quite slippery, but doable. Hidden roots can be quite surprising, so be careful. Rocks aren't too bad. Most trails are really fun and there's a...
Sep 25, 2025 @ 1:22pm (Europe/London)
Sep 25, 2025
Trails are running good, steep technical, rocky but good training. Does need a little work on the berms at the bottom as they have gone. Not sure...
May 3, 2023 @ 6:21am
May 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023 @ 9:25pm
Mar 3, 2023
Sep 3, 2022 @ 5:27am
Sep 3, 2022
Absolutely perfect at the moment for the entire region.
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Status:
on Feb 10, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to conkwell trailhead (51.357837, -2.303935)

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      5:01 | 517 | Feb 14, 2015 , Bath
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      0:21 | 969 | Sep 28, 2014 , Bath
      3.9 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
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      4 ★ 25%
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      2 ★ 13%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jaib06 Jaib06
      The whole area is mega, wet or dry, just gotta be on your toes!
      Californicationuk
      Slippery is a bit of understatement ????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Conkwell located?
      Conkwell is located in Bath, United Kingdom. It is part of the Bath trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.35784, -2.30394.
      ▼ How hard is Conkwell?
      Conkwell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.177%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Conkwell?
      The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 ft to 490 ft.
      ▼ Is Conkwell a point to point trail?
      Conkwell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Conkwell?
      Conkwell is 1,688 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Conkwell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Conkwell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Conkwell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Conkwell. The trail is 1,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Conkwell?
      Conkwell is a very popular trail. There have been 517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 590 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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