more stats
1,784 ft
Distance
-288 ft
Descent
00:07:34
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
274 ft
Altitude min
561 ft
Altitude max
561 ft
Altitude start
274 ft
Altitude end
-16.135%
Grade
-24.035%
Grade max
-5.128%
Grade min
1,784 ft
Distance down
00:07:34
Avg time

Crabtree Down Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grizedale Forest
    Hawkshead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #152956 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6031 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,575 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #238 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Really technical twists and turns through this loamy descent to Coniston water. Look out for the optional staircase about half way down, give it a go, but it is testing.

Access Info

Tucked off to the right where the forest road forks left

Tags
DropsLoamySkinniesStairsTight and twisty

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Oct 4, 2019
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Crabtree Down Hill Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 2:02pm (Europe/London)
Dec 20, 2025
No longer exists
Apr 17, 2022 @ 12:37am
Apr 17, 2022
 Forestry work. Trail no longer exists
Aug 25, 2021 @ 9:00am
Aug 25, 2021
 Fast
Jun 4, 2021 @ 2:26am
Jun 4, 2021
 Keep a watch out for any walker's.
Aug 6, 2020 @ 12:56pm
Aug 6, 2020
 Damp / wet full way through with only a couple puddles
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on Dec 20, 2025
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:06 | 259 | May 12, 2016 , Hawkshead
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crabtree Down Hill located?
      Crabtree Down Hill is located in Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, United Kingdom. It is part of the Grizedale Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.34499, -3.05574.
      ▼ How hard is Crabtree Down Hill?
      Crabtree Down Hill is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 16.135%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crabtree Down Hill?
      The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 274 ft to 561 ft.
      ▼ Is Crabtree Down Hill a point to point trail?
      Crabtree Down Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crabtree Down Hill?
      Crabtree Down Hill is 1,784 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crabtree Down Hill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crabtree Down Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crabtree Down Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crabtree Down Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crabtree Down Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Crabtree Down Hill. The trail is 1,784 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crabtree Down Hill?
      Crabtree Down Hill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 524 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 427 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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