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2,982 ft
Distance
-284 ft
Descent
00:06:54
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
461 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
745 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
2,982 ft
Distance down
00:06:54
Avg time

Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16377 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8691 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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Corkscrew is a highly rated 909 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Gloucester. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features jump. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 473 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London)
Jun 24, 2026
 Running really well. Very dry and dusty out there.
Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:45am
Oct 29, 2023
Jun 6, 2023 @ 6:47am
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Mar 11, 2023 @ 7:43pm
Mar 11, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 @ 8:47pm
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on Jun 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.26 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to corkscrew-22320 trailhead (51.810700, -2.587370)
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        3:14 | 608 | Sep 13, 2018 , Gloucester
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        0:59 | 4 | Aug 29, 2026 , Gloucester
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Corkscrew

        ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
        Corkscrew is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.8107, -2.58737.
        ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
        The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 461 ft to 745 ft.
        ▼ Is Corkscrew a point to point trail?
        Yes, Corkscrew is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is 2,982 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corkscrew?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Corkscrew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Corkscrew?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Corkscrew are:
        • August (44 activities)
        • May (34 activities)
        • July (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Corkscrew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corkscrew are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Corkscrew?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 2,982 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is a very popular trail. There have been 6,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,813 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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